Harding Routs Arkansas Tech 70-10 to Finish Undefeated Regular Season

No. 2 Harding University completed an undefeated 11-0 regular season on Saturday, routing in-state rival Arkansas Tech 70-10 at First Security Stadium in Searcy.

The victory was more than a seasonal milestone; it shifted the balance of a 98-year-old rivalry. With the all-time series tied at 31-31, the Bisons took a 32-31 lead, the first time in program history they have led the Wonder Boys.

This dominant performance secured the fourth unblemished regular season in Harding history, adding to the legacies of the 2016, 2023, and 2025 squads. For the 11 seniors honored before kickoff, the win was a fitting capstone to a four-year run that has seen them compile a 49-3 overall record and a 43-1 mark in Great American Conference play. The Bisons also extended their home winning streak at First Security Stadium to 30 consecutive games.

2026 Harding Football Postgame Interview after Win over Arkansas Tech — Harding Sports Network

Harding’s offense operated with clinical precision, piling up 515 total yards on 61 plays without committing a single turnover or penalty. The ground game remained the team’s engine, accounting for 355 yards and six touchdowns, while the passing attack proved unexpectedly potent. The team completed 5-of-6 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns, marking the highest passing total for the Bisons since their contest against Southern Nazarene on October 8, 2022.

The efficiency extended into the red zone, where the Bisons finished a perfect 6-for-6 on Saturday. This performance ensured the team concluded the regular season with a flawless 49-for-49 record inside the 20-yard line, consisting of 46 touchdowns and three field goals.

Fifth-year All-American fullback and William V. Campbell Trophy® finalist Andrew Miller led the charge, scoring three first-half rushing touchdowns to push his season total to 23 and extend his NCAA all-division active career record to 73 rushing scores.

2026 Harding Football Highlights vs. Arkansas Tech — Harding Sports Network

The afternoon featured several individual efforts that etched names into the program’s record books. First-year return specialist Jeff Regan provided one of the game’s most electric moments in the first quarter, sprinting 96 yards for a touchdown on a punt return.

It stands as the longest punt return touchdown in program history. This feat made Regan only the second player in program history to record two punt return touchdowns and three total return touchdowns in a season, joining Harry Lisle, who set the mark in 1966.

The defensive unit proved equally stifling, holding Arkansas Tech to just 209 total yards and eight first downs. Edge rusher Kaleb Walker recorded a second-quarter sack, moving his season total to 9.5 and placing him within two of the school’s single-season record.

The defensive effort was highlighted by a 54-yard interception return by fifth-year rover Luke Martin, which set up a touchdown with 50 seconds left before halftime to push the lead to 42-0.

Statistic	Harding	Arkansas Tech
Total Yards	515	209
First Downs	25	8
Rushing Yards	355	96

While the program celebrates its second consecutive 11-0 regular season, the focus now shifts to the national stage. Having already clinched the outright 2026 Great American Conference championship, the Bisons await their postseason placement. The NCAA Division II Football Championship Selection Show is scheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m. CT on NCAA.com.

The scale of Saturday’s victory highlights the gap between the Bisons and their conference counterparts this season. While Arkansas Tech’s Tracy Daniels managed 146 all-purpose yards, the Wonder Boys struggled to find consistent rhythm against a Harding squad that utilized 13 different players in its rushing attack.