SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Arkansas shocked by Louisiana-Monroe in OT

No. 8 Arkansas blows lead and loses 34-31 in OT to Louisiana-Monroe.

Updated: 2012-09-09T05:43:47Z

The Associated Press

Kolton Browning spent most of the night throwing — but he ended the game by running.

Browning’s 16-yard touchdown run on fourth and 1 gave Louisiana-Monroe a 34-31 overtime win over No. 8 Arkansas on Saturday. It was the Warhawks’ first win over a Southeastern Conference team since defeating Alabama in 2007.

Browning was 42 of 67 passing for 412 yards and three touchdowns, and he had 69 yards rushing in 16 carries — his last the winding, game-winning scramble in overtime around and through the Arkansas defense.

The Razorbacks played the second half without quarterback Tyler Wilson, who suffered a head injury after taking several big hits in the first half. Wilson, who missed the second half against New Mexico last season because of concussion-like symptoms, threw for two touchdowns before leaving the game at halftime.

The Razorbacks led 28-7 midway through the third quarter after freshman quarterback Brandon Allen connected with MeKale McKay for a 13-yard touchdown.

Louisiana-Monroe tied the game when Browning hit Brent Leonard on a 23-yard touchdown pass on fourth and 10 with 55 seconds remaining in regulation.

Arkansas took a 34-31 lead in overtime on a 37-yard field goal by Zach Hocker.

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