Hogs win against Jacksonville St. 49-24

12:01 AM, Sep 2, 2012   |    comments
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FAYETTEVILE, Ark. (KTHV) -- Razorbacks take the win Saturday against Jacksonville State, 49-24.

The Arkansas Razorbacks opened the 2012-2013 season at home.

Tyler Wilson set the school record for yards passing in a season opener, finishing 19 of 27 passing for 367 yards and three touchdowns.

Two of Wilson's touchdowns went to tight end Chris Gragg, who finished with seven catches for 110 yards as the No. 10 Razorbacks (1-0) won their first game under coach John L. Smith.

Brandon Mitchell, the former backup quarterback turned starting receiver, joined in the fun with four catches for 122 yards and Javontee Herndon caught four passes for 96 yards.

The Gamecocks (0-1), coached by former Razorbacks coach Jack Crowe, led 14-7 in the first half. Marques Ivory had a pair of touchdown passes, while Alan Bonner had eight catches for 107 yards.

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