Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze had high hopes of leading his team to an SEC-opening win over Arkansas on Saturday, with quarterback Hank Brown playing a major role in the outcome. However, it was proven that Brown may not be ready for the bright lights of SEC competition.

Arkansas wide receiver Andrew Armstrong (2) attempts to break a tackle by Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter in both teams' Southeastern Conference opener at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton)

Arkansas took down Auburn 24-14 in the SEC opener behind a 5-2 advantage in the turnover battle. The Razorbacks won their conference opener for the first time since 2022. The Razorbacks overcame another day in which Green completed less than 50% of his passes (12-for-27 and threw two interceptions.