The Arkansas quarterback, who was chided by Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino last week following a head-over-heels diving attempt at the end zone, wanted to make a statement against New Mexico on Saturday night.
Wilson did just that, barreling his way in for a 7-yard touchdown during No. 14 Arkansas’ 52-3 win over the Lobos.
However, while the run might have earned Wilson some toughness points with his teammates in his second start, it also sent him to the bench for the second half with what Petrino called concussion-like symptoms.
“You have to be smart enough to get the first down and keep yourself healthy,” Petrino said. “In that instance, where he’s running the ball at that point, he’s trying to score a touchdown.
“That’s the competitive spirit that allows your teammates to see you as a leader, and it’s hard not to have somebody compete like that. That’s just his competitive spirit.”
Before the injury, the junior continued his stellar play to start the season. He finished 18 of 26 passing for 259 yards and accounted for a pair of touchdowns—a 12-yard strike to Jarius Wright and the touchdown run.
Arkansas (2-0) put the game out of reach early against the over-matched Lobos, outgaining them 632-297 in total yardage. The Razorbacks have now outscored their first two opponents 103-10. The point total is the second most to open the season in school history, behind the 165 scored in 1911.
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