 Because of the controversy in determining the national champions in 1964, the AP poll would wait until after the bowl games to announce its champion.With top-ranked Michigan State losing in the Rose Bowl, the #2 Razorbacks had a chance to become national champions, but were defeated 14–7 by the Tigers.Arkansas would return to the field in 1966 ranked fifth, but losses against unranked Baylor and Texas Tech would prevent the 8–2 Hogs from playing in a bowl game.