Watch: KJ Jefferson’s patience pays off as Arkansas ties BYU before half

Arkansas had just 25 yards of total offense on its previous five series before Luke Hasz’s first career touchdown reception.

The hot start Arkansas had against Brigham Young on Saturday was just that. A start. The Razorbacks was a disaster offensively after their first series.

Until just before halftime.

KJ Jefferson led Arkansas on a 10-play, 70-yard drive that chewed up almost six minutes and was capped by a 19-yard touchdown pass to freshman tight end Luke Hasz.

The touchdown was the first of Hasz’s career and was one that allowed Arkansas tie the game with BYU, 21-21, with 1:43 left before halftime.

Arkansas had taken a quick 14-0 lead after AJ Green ran 55 yards for a touchdown on the first drive and Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown after BYU’s first possession.

The Cougars responded with a trick-play touchdown pass and a 45-yard touchdown run before taking the lead on their own 10-play, 70-yard drive early in the second quarter.

Arkansas had picked up only 25 yards on five drives in-between its two offensive touchdown series.