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TV talk: Arkansas-Ole Miss draws night game, Southwest Classic details finalized

Arkansas will play another night road game at Ole Miss on Oct. 7.
Another kick to the gut: No. 12 LSU survives Arkansas with last-second FG

Arkansas won for more than 58 minutes of play Saturday night in Death Valley. Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, the 12th-ranked LSU Tigers won short stretches …
Arkansas, LSU will wear decals in support of Brooks

Arkansas and LSU football players will wear helmet decals Saturday in support of Greg Brooks, a Tigers defensive back who previously played three seasons for …
Arkansas at LSU: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons

Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' game against the Tigers.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing Arkansas vs. LSU, Weekend Predictions

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman look ahead to Arkansas' football game at LSU and …
Keys to Arkansas-LSU: Hogs must shake things up in Death Valley

There is only so much Arkansas can do from a personnel standpoint midseason. Something must change schematically up front in order to get back on …
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Sobering Setback

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman look back at Arkansas' 38-31 loss to BYU.
In Little Rock, Yurachek talks BYU loss, War Memorial future

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek expressed confidence in the Razorbacks’ football team during his speech at the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday.
Sanders' availability up in the air for LSU game

Arkansas running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders is questionable for the Razorbacks’ football game at No. 12 LSU on Saturday.
TV talk: Arkansas-Texas A&M game will have morning kick; Fowler, Herbstreit on call at LSU

There will be an early kickoff for Arkansas’ Sept. 30 game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas.
Razorback baseball notebook: Diggs stands out defensively, catchers show power

Early during the 2023 baseball season, Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn was asked about playing Kendall Diggs more in the field.
'We just didn't play smart': Penalties, turnovers doom Arkansas in loss to BYU

Arkansas withstood BYU’s first comeback Saturday night, but the Razorbacks could not survive the second.
Freshman pitchers stand out as thousands watch Hogs' scrimmage

There were some big swings Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium, but the prevailing thought following Arkansas’ open baseball scrimmage centered around the quality of new …
Arkansas vs. BYU: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons

Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' game against the Cougars.
'Party with a purpose': BYU alumni group donates 3 months of food before game in Arkansas

The hospitality shown by BYU fans during Arkansas’ football game there last October is a lasting memory for those who made the trip to Provo, …
Diamond Hogs draw a crowd in the offseason, too

Outfielders Ross Lovich and Ty Wilmsmeyer were taken back a bit on their first weekend scrimmaging with the Arkansas baseball team.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing BYU game, weekend predictions

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman take a look at the Razorbacks' game against BYU …
Keys to Arkansas-BYU: Let KJ be KJ

Arkansas’ offensive coaching staff aimed to limit KJ Jefferson’s role as a runner in the Razorbacks’ first two games against inferior competition.
What Sam Pittman said during his radio show before BYU game

On Wednesday, Pittman decided to spend a portion of his weekly radio show at the Catfish Hole accentuating the positives from his team’s 28-6 victory …
Arkansas' 2024 baseball schedule includes several notable home dates

Arkansas will host the past three college baseball national champions at Baum-Walker Stadium in 2024.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Recapping Arkansas' win over Kent State

On this edition of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman discuss Arkansas' 28-6 victory over Kent State last week.
Rocket Sanders out for Arkansas game vs. BYU

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders will not play in the Razorbacks’ game against BYU on Saturday.
SEC TV Schedule for Sept. 23: Arkansas-LSU game set for night in Death Valley

Arkansas is scheduled to play a famed night game at LSU’s Tiger Stadium on Sept. 23.
Arkansas gets votes, but unranked in AP poll

Arkansas received votes, but remained unranked in the Associated Press Top 25 football poll Sunday.
Scrimmage report: Holt wows again in Hogs' Sunday work

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn delivered one of the best quotes of the 2023 college baseball season when the SEC Network cameras caught him in …
Wake-up call: Hogs win ugly game over Kent State

It took the Arkansas football team a while to wake up Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas vs. Kent State: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons

Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' football game vs. Kent State.
Diamond Hogs open fall with good day

Older rosters are leading to cleaner, more competitive fall practice seasons in college baseball.
First look at Arkansas' 2023-24 fall baseball roster

Here is a look at the team's 47-man roster that includes 24 newcomers.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing Kent State, weekend predictions

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman take a look at the Razorbacks’ game against Kent …
Fall baseball preview: Diamond Hogs have another mostly new roster

Arkansas’ 60-30 record in conference games the past three baseball seasons is better than any other team in the SEC West, and one game behind …
Keys to Arkansas-Kent State: Injury report looms large

Arkansas’ offensive line didn’t play well against Western Carolina when the Razorbacks didn’t field their first-team unit.
Former Arkansas QB Scanlon elected to SWC Hall of Fame

Former Arkansas quarterback Kevin Scanlon will be inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame next month.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Recapping Arkansas' season opener

On this edition of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman discuss the Razorbacks' 56-13 victory over Western Carolina in …
Offensive line play a mixed bag in opener

Following his team’s 56-13 season-opening victory over Western Carolina, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman cautioned not to “make a mountain out of a molehill” as it …
Off and running: Razorbacks rout Western Carolina to open season

The 2023 football season could not have started much better for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Yurachek: Razorbacks not close on stadium naming rights

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek said Saturday the Razorbacks are not close to finalizing an agreement to secure new naming rights for Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
No TV network, just streaming for Arkansas-Western Carolina: How to watch and listen, forecast

The Razorbacks made the decision to move Saturday's game time to a cooler part of the day. It will be the only time this year …
Razorbacks introduce new ticketing methods for '23 season

New ticketing procedures will be in place when Arkansas kicks off its football season Saturday with a game against Western Carolina at War Memorial Stadium …
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing Western Carolina, weekend predictions

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman take a look at the Razorbacks’ season-opening opponent and …
Keys to Arkansas-Western Carolina: Hogs can learn from past outcomes

Arkansas has a 9-1 record against non-conference opponents under Sam Pittman, but the fourth-year coach readily acknowledges the Razorbacks don’t always play their best ball …
Razorback report: Several freshmen on Hogs' 2-deep

Freshman tight end Luke Hasz was named a starter on the first depth chart of the fall Monday, and on Wednesday he was named to …
What Sam Pittman said on his radio show before Western Carolina game

Arkansas’ football players are ready to hit someone in a different colored jersey.
War Memorial ticket sales trending toward '21 figure

Around 40,000 tickets had been sold for Arkansas' football season opener against Western Carolina as of Tuesday morning, according to a team spokesman.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Week 1 depth chart, War Memorial future

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones and Scottie Bordelon discuss the depth chart for the Razorbacks' season opener against Western …
Arkansas track coach hires his brother as assistant

Arkansas women’s track and field coach Chris Johnson has hired his older brother to be an assistant coach for the Razorbacks.
Arkansas moves kickoff to noon for football season opener in Little Rock

The game time has been changed for Arkansas’ season-opening football game against Western Carolina on Saturday.
QB1: All eyes on Jefferson

KJ Jefferson’s jersey number tells the story of his importance to the Arkansas football team.
Arkansas soccer game at Notre Dame pushed back 2 hours

The start time for Arkansas' soccer game at Notre Dame on Sunday has been changed.
Whole Hog Football Podcast: Analyzing Arkansas' defense

On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones and Scottie Bordelon discuss the Razorbacks' defense as the preseason comes to a close.

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Freshman pitchers stand out as thousands watch Hogs' scrimmage

There were some big swings Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium, but the …
Diamond Hogs draw a crowd in the offseason, too

Outfielders Ross Lovich and Ty Wilmsmeyer were taken back a bit on …
Arkansas' 2024 baseball schedule includes several notable home dates

Arkansas will host the past three college baseball national champions at Baum-Walker …

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