Arkansas gets a bit of a reprieve this week, but can't afford to overlook New Mexico State. The Aggies rallied from down 24 to scare Arizona State, but lost 37-31 in the season opener in Tempe. New Mexico State has lost to Troy and defeated New Mexico and UTEP in the three weeks since. This game will give the Razorbacks their final chance to work out some problems before a grueling October that includes four SEC games, including three on the road.
WHERE: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville
WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday
RECORDS: Arkansas 1-2, 0-1 SEC; New Mexico State 2-2, 0-1 Sun Belt.
WATCH: The game will be televised by SEC Network and streamed on the WatchESPN app and ESPN3.com.
ANNOUNCERS: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Andre Ware (commentary) and Olivia Harlan (sideline).
RADIO: Razorback Sports Network can be accessed through local FM and AM affiliates, via the Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, via the TuneIn app or at ArkansasRazorbacks.com.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased on ArkansasRazorbacks.com.
WEATHER: The Saturday forecast for Fayetteville calls for a high of 79 degrees and no chance of rain.
COACHES: Arkansas: Bret Bielema - 26-28 overall in fifth season; New Mexico State: Doug Martin - 12-40 overall in fifth season.
SERIES: Arkansas leads the all-time series 5-0. The teams first played in 1977 and all five meetings have been in Little Rock or Fayetteville.
LAST MEETING: Arkansas defeated New Mexico State 63-13 on Sept. 4, 2004.
BETTING LINE: Arkansas opened as a 17-point favorite.