K-State couldn't do anything with the ball early, as the Hogs defense played outstanding against the run for most of the night.
K-State would get a TD pass from Klein to TE Andre MacDonald just before halftime, setting the score at 19–9.
The drive culminated with a 9-yard TD pass from Wilson to Cobi Hamilton, pushing Arkansas’ lead back to ten points, 26–16.
With time winding down, KSU abandoned their vaunted option-style running game, and started throwing the ball.
The Razorbacks sacked the K-State QB 7 times, one shy of the record set in the 2000 Cotton Bowl by Arkansas, in a 27–6 win over Texas.
Arkansas rover Jerico Nelson was there for the interception, returning it 61 yards, and sealing the victory for the Hogs.
Arkansas improved to 11-2 for the 2011 season, claimed their fourth Cotton Bowl championship (1965, 1976, 2000) in school history, and was ranked #5 in the final polls.
Arkansas DE Jake Bequette was the Defensive MVP ... 5 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 caused fumble.