Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back C.J. Baskerville accused Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona of making a "dirty" play during the Liberty Bowl on Friday. Baskerville claimed that Carmona stepped on the back of his ankle after a play and shared two videos as proof.
"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," Baskerville wrote on X. "Proceeds to say ‘got your b* a.’ Do better."
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Arkansas’ 39-26 win over Texas Tech. Baskerville led the Red Raiders with 10 total tackles and one pass deflection in the game. The senior wrapped up his 2024 season with 52 total tackles and four interceptions on the season.
The Razorbacks finished the season 7-6 and are on a three-game bowl winning streak under head coach Sam Pittman. The Red Raiders fell to 8-5 on the year, snapping their own three-game bowl winning streak.
