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With former Auburn star Bo Jackson watching, Kamryn Pettway had 192 yards rushing with two touchdowns.We played a complete game, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said.The Arkansas defense was overmatched, even against Auburns backups. Freshman Kam Martin had a 51-yard scoring run late in the fourth quarter.Auburn (5-2, 3-1) has won four straight.It seemed like every play we were calling was just working, said Auburn quarterback Sean White, who ran for 61 yards, including a 41-yarder. ... Everybody was contributing. It was just a fun day.Auburns fun produced shock and embarrassment for Arkansas.I am just at a loss for words at what happened, said Razorbacks receiver Keon Hatcher. I dont know what to tell you. We had a great week of practice. Everyone seemed prepared.The Tigers held Arkansas (5-3, 1-3) to 215 total yards, including 25 yards rushing. Rawleigh Williams ran for only 22 yards one week after he set a career high with 180 yards in a 34-30 win over No. 23 Mississippi.Bielema said he and his staff have got to take a really serious look at some of the things were doing, how we are making guys play and what we are asking them to do. ... Tomorrows gonna be a long day, and it wont be one that will be a lot of fun but its got to happen.Auburn provided strong evidence it can avoid a repeat of last seasons disappointing finish that included a four-overtime loss to Arkansas.Stanton Truitt had scoring runs of 20 and 31 yarrds and added a 45-yard touchdown catch.ddddddddddddArkansas quarterback Austin Allen was helped off the field with an apparent right knee injury in the second quarter. He returned with a black sleeve on his knee on the next possession.Bielema said Allen was pulled late in the game after it started swelling up on him and getting a little tight.Adam McFain kicked a 54-yard field goal for Arkansas, the longest of his career, to close the first half.Johnson joined pregame warmups but wasnt 100 percent, according to Malzahn, after hurting his right ankle against Mississippi State on Oct. 8.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe impressive win could send the Tigers close to the top 15. The Razorbacks could take a sharp fall in the next Top 25 poll.UNBROKEN CIRCLEThere was confusion on the field before the game when it appeared Arkansas players didnt want to move away from the midfield AU logo so Auburn players could make a circle for their prayer.Weve never had that happen before in our prayer circle, Malzahn said, adding he didnt think it gave his players added incentive. We were already plenty motivated.THE TAKEAWAYArkansas: The Razorbacks showed the effects of their eighth straight game, including third in a row against a ranked opponent, without an off week. It was added embarrassment for Bielema that the Razorbacks were even overwhelmed by Auburns backups.Auburn: The Tigers made a case to be Alabamas top competition in the SEC West. The strong defensive performance is especially encouraging to Auburns hopes of recovering from early season losses to Clemson and Texas A&M.UP NEXTArkansas: The Razorbacks finally have a week off before their fourth straight game against a Top 25 team when they play No. 15 Florida on Nov. 5.Auburn: The Tigers will visit No. 23 Mississippi on Saturday in another important SEC West game.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '