Arkansas lineman accused of purposefully hurting Texas Tech player breaks silence after ridicule

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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona was ridiculed after video caught him stepping on the ankle of a Texas Tech player during the Liberty Bowl over the weekend. 

Carmona broke his silence on the matter, apologizing for what transpired. 

"I’d like to apologize for my actions last Friday night in the Liberty Bowl," Carmona posted on X. "I let me emotions get away from me. I have nothing but respect for Texas Tech and the game of football. I apologize to my team and coaches. I’m not that kind of player and will learn from this."

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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) reacts after an Arkansas Razorbacks touchdown during the college football game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks on November 23, 2024, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Many took exception to Carmona stepping on C.J. Baskerville’s ankle, and the thought it was done intentionally was put out there. Some even said they wanted him "banned forever" from the game. 

Carmona’s actions led to immediate pain for Baskerville. Meanwhile, Carmona tried to play it off like he was helping a teammate off the turf. 

Baskerville accused Carmona of committing a "dirty" play. 

"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 on Saturday. 

Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55)