Stories by Matt Jones
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Kopps, Opitz provided Hogs firm anchor
The battery that powered Arkansas’ SEC championship season was not supposed to be so long lasting.
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Kevin Kopps wins Golden Spikes Award
Kevin Kopps was as dominant during college baseball’s award season as he was for the Arkansas Razorbacks during the spring.
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Arkansas signee plans to turn pro
Brenden Dixon, a junior college infielder who committed to Arkansas earlier this year, will turn pro after being drafted this week.
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Nesbit says his Razorback playing career is finished
Infielder Jacob Nesbit won't return to Arkansas' baseball team.
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Neighbors, UA agree to contract extension that could last 7 years
The University of Arkansas has extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors through at least the 2025-26 season.
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Goodheart signs with Phillies
Matt Goodheart, a two-time All-SEC designated hitter at Arkansas, has signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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4 Razorbacks chosen for California all-star game
Four Arkansas baseball players have been selected to play in the all-star game for the California Collegiate League.
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3 Razorbacks, 3 signees selected on final day of MLB Draft
Six players with Arkansas ties were selected Tuesday on the final day of the MLB Draft.
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Stovall awoke with mind set on playing for Razorbacks
On Monday, Arkansas beat out pro baseball for Peyton Stovall, one of the top high school recruits in the class of 2021.
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Golden Spikes announcement set
The Golden Spikes Award will be presented this week.
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Kopps drafted 99th overall, 7 others with Arkansas ties selected on Day 2
Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the third round of the MLB Draft on Monday.
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Arkansas signee Muncy drafted 25th overall in MLB Draft
Max Muncy, a high school shortstop who signed to play college baseball at Arkansas, was drafted 25th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the MLB ...
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First day of baseball draft could be quiet for Razorbacks
The first day of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday is not expected to be as eventful for Arkansas players as in past seasons.
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Arkansas softball adding Tulsa 2-way star
Chenise Delce, a two-way softball player from Tulsa, will transfer to Arkansas for the 2022 season.
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After 2 years of filling in, QB Jefferson now in command
KJ Jefferson’s first two college starts couldn’t have gone much differently.
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Moore a Freshman All-American for second time
Second baseman Robert Moore became Arkansas’ first player to earn Freshman All-America honors in multiple seasons Thursday.
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Razorback Roundtable: Wide Receivers
Four questions for five writers breaking down Arkansas’ wide receivers entering the 2021 season.
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All-SEC outfielder transferring to Arkansas softball
KB Sides, a three-year starting outfielder at Alabama, will transfer to Arkansas for her final softball season in 2022.
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Geopfert returning to Arkansas where 'roots run deep'
Travis Geopfert is coming back to Arkansas’ track and field program.
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Razorbacks finish 8th in final baseball coaches poll of 2021
Arkansas finished the season with a 50-13 record and tied three other teams for most wins.
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Razorback roundtable: Running backs
Four questions for five writers assessing Arkansas’ running backs entering the 2021 season.
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Accolades continue to roll in for Kopps
Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps added two more national awards to his growing collection this week.
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Razorback roundtable: Quarterbacks
Four questions for five writers about Arkansas' quarterbacks entering the 2021 season.
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Tollett transferring to Arkansas State
Arkansas catcher Cason Tollett will transfer to Arkansas State, he said Monday.
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WholeHog Baseball Podcast: 2021 Season Review
Matt Jones and Seth Campbell discuss the Razorbacks' 2021 baseball season.
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Kopps a finalist for Golden Spikes
Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps is one of three finalists for the Golden Spikes Award.
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Loggains contract for 2 seasons, includes automatic pay raise
New Arkansas tight ends coach Dowell Loggains agreed to a contract that begins at $300,000 per year and runs through after the 2022 season.
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Hogs' Howser winners thrived following disappointment
Their amateur careers differed greatly, but Arkansas’ two winners of the Dick Howser Trophy shared comeback stories during their time in college.
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Kevin Kopps wins Dick Howser Trophy as national player of the year
Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps took home his biggest award yet Friday.
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Kopps named national pitcher of the year
Arkansas’ baseball season is over, but the award season is ongoing for the Razorbacks' star player in 2021.
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Arkansas wins John McDonnell Program of the Year award
Arkansas won the John McDonnell Program of the Year award for the 2020-21 academic year.
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3 Razorbacks named All-Americans by NCBWA
Three Arkansas baseball players were voted 2021 All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
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Kopps shows true colors after Game 3 loss
At 8:48 p.m. Sunday, Kevin Kopps stepped off the field at Baum-Walker Stadium, likely for the final time in a Razorback uniform.
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NC State stuns Arkansas, advances to College World Series
A dream season came to an end Sunday night for Arkansas.
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Arkansas vs. NC State Game 3: How to watch and listen, pitching matchup, forecast, team comparisons
Everything you need to know about the super regional finale between the Razorbacks and Wolfpack.
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Hogs have been in this position many times before
These meaningful games are nothing new to Arkansas, although none have meant as much as Sunday’s will mean.
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NC State evens super regional at Arkansas
The NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional is going to a decisive third game.
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Arkansas vs. NC State Game 2: How to watch and listen, pitching matchup, forecast, team comparisons
Everything you need to know about the second game of the Fayetteville Super Regional between the Razorbacks and Wolfpack.
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Arkansas beats NC State 21-2 in first game of super regional
Arkansas is one win away from returning to the College World Series.
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Franklin held out of lineup with strep throat
Arkansas center fielder Christian Franklin did not play in the Razorbacks’ 21-2 victory over North Carolina State on Friday.
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Decades into careers, Van Horn and Avent meet for first time
Dave Van Horn and Elliott Avent have combined to coach in 3,533 NCAA Division I games, but tonight will be the first time they have ...
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Arkansas vs. NC State Game 1: How to watch and listen, pitching matchup, forecast, team comparisons
Everything you need to know about the first game of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional between the Razorbacks and Wolfpack.
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Arkansas hires Sanchez-Quintanar as tennis coach
Central Florida assistant coach Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar has been hired to lead Arkansas’ women’s tennis program.
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WholeHog Baseball Podcast: Super regional preview; recap of Nebraska game
Matt Jones, Seth Campbell and Scottie Bordelon break down the Razorbacks regional games against NJIT and Nebraska.
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Kopps a finalist for Dick Howser Trophy
Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps is one of five finalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, which is presented by baseball writers to the national college baseball ...
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UA basketball player Johnson arrested after altercation
Kamani Kevinano Johnson, a player on the University of Arkansas basketball team, was arrested Wednesday night in connection with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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Kopps a finalist for Stopper of the Year Award
Arkansas’ Kevin Kopps is one of 10 finalists for the Stopper of the Year Award, which is presented to college baseball’s best relief pitcher.
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Kopps a semifinalist for Golden Spikes
Arkansas reliever Kevin Kopps didn’t make the preseason or midseason watch lists for the Golden Spikes Award, but on Tuesday he was named a semifinalist.
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Arkansas-NC State super regional to begin Friday
The NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional will begin Friday at 5 p.m.
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Kopps cements status as best in college baseball
Ballots are due Tuesday for the Dick Howser Trophy, one of two prominent national player of the year awards in college baseball.
