Wilson helps Arkansas overcome shaky defense

By: Associated Press

Posted: Sun 8:32 PM, Sep 02, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Tyler Wilson's big night helped No. 10 Arkansas' offense overshadow a lackluster performance by its defense in a 49-24 win over Jacksonville State.

Wilson set a school record for yards passing in a season opener, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns. The senior's effort helped overcome a pair of first-half fumbles by the Razorbacks (1-0) as well as the loss of receiver Cobi Hamilton in the first quarter to a possible concussion.

The defense, however, allowed 193 first-half yards to the Gamecocks (0-1) - including 163 yards passing.

Led by safety Ross Rasner's 11 tackles, the defense settled down in the second half, but it has a long way to improve before a date with defending national champion Alabama in two weeks.

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