 The Razorbacks' only losses came against Texas by a 13–12 score and to Mississippi by a 28–0 score.The team was ranked #9 in both the final AP Poll and the final UPI Coaches Poll and went on to defeat Georgia Tech in the 1960 Gator Bowl by a 14–7 score.Halfback Jim Mooty was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1959 All-America Team.