Pregame show returning to Fayetteville

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema, right, and SEC Network host Paul Finebaum laugh during an episode of "SEC Nation" on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in Fayetteville.

— The SEC Network pregame show "SEC Nation" will be back in Fayetteville for Arkansas' season opener against UTEP on Sept. 5.

Similar to ESPN's "College Gameday," the show will broadcast live for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. The set will be located north of the football stadium near the John W. Tyson Building.

The show is beginning its second season. It was in Fayetteville last October for Arkansas' game against Alabama.

Joe Tessitore will be the show's host again, while Marcus Spears, Paul Finebaum and Kaylee Hartung return for the second season. Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy will be the only new face on the show, replacing Tim Tebow.

The game between Arkansas and UTEP is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be televised on ESPNU.