KJ Jefferson rallies Arkansas past Rice

KJ Jefferson accounted for three touchdowns and Jalen Catalon recorded two interceptions as Arkansas opened its season with a 38-17 come-from-behind win Saturday against visiting Rice in Fayetteville, Ark.

Jefferson completed 12 of 21 passes for 128 yards with one touchdown and one interception and carried eight times for 51 yards and two scores. Trelon Smith rushed 22 times for 102 yards and a score.

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