Fans Demand Lifetime Ban for Arkansas Player After Disgusting Liberty Bowl Incident [WATCH]

Arkansas Razorbacks left tackle Fernando Carmona is under fire after a controversial incident during his team’s 39-26 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Liberty Bowl on Friday.

The game, held in Memphis, Tennessee, was marked by a moment of alleged foul play that has sparked outrage among college football fans.

The controversy arose in the second quarter when Arkansas running back Braylen Russell completed a six-yard rush.

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As players scrambled to get back on their feet, footage shows Carmona, a team captain, standing over Texas Tech’s CJ Baskerville, who remained on the ground after making the tackle.

In the video, Carmona appears to intentionally stomp on Baskerville’s ankle, pressing his weight onto the player’s leg.

Baskerville can be seen writhing in pain on the field following the incident. Despite the severity of the act, game officials appeared to miss the foul play, and no penalty was issued.

This should be his (55) last game ever. What a loser.
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@RazorbackFB @TexasTechFB @CodyC64 pic.twitter.com/NB2tWGmPVk

— Zak Coppinger ‍☠️ (@ZZCopp) December 28, 2024

Fans took to social media to express their anger and call for disciplinary action against Carmona.

“This should be his last game ever. What a loser,” one fan wrote.

Another comment read, “This was absolutely on purpose. You can tell he held his right leg up until he was on top of the other guy’s ankle, and then he pressed down. A normal step wouldn’t have had that hesitation. He should be kicked off the team, and the team should be fined.”

One fan went as far as to say, “He should be banned from playing football forever!”

Some commenters directed their criticism toward the NFL, urging scouts and coaches to take note of the incident. “I hope every NFL scout and coach sees this. What a terrible thing to do,” one user posted.

There’s no denying that Arkansas played a great game last night, I am not taking that away from them. But #55 Fernando Carmona blatantly stepping on my ankle and pressing down on it on purpose is straight up dirty. Proceeds to say “got your b**** a***.” Do better @RazorbackFB pic.twitter.com/QccDSfiiQ4

— CJ (HOUNDS) BASKERVILLE (@c9baskerville) December 28, 2024

Despite the controversy, Arkansas secured a commanding victory over Texas Tech, pulling away in the second half. Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns.

Green also rushed for 81 yards and scored a touchdown on 15 carries.

Arkansas amassed a total of 559 yards, with Green leading a big-play offense that overwhelmed the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond, filling in for injured starter Behren Morton, completed 20 of 34 passes for 280 yards, a touchdown, and two second-half interceptions.

The Red Raiders mounted a comeback in the second quarter, cutting a 21-3 deficit to 21-19.

However, they struggled to keep up in the second half as Arkansas regained control.

As of now, neither the NCAA nor Arkansas has issued an official statement regarding Carmona’s actions.

It remains unclear whether disciplinary measures will be taken, though the incident has reignited debates over player conduct and accountability in college football.

The Razorbacks’ victory improved their record to 8-5, but the shadow of controversy surrounding Carmona’s foul play may linger as the team prepares for its next season.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Arkansas and the NCAA respond to the widespread criticism.

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