Williams named Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator

Williams named Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Head Coach Sam Pittman has named Travis Williams as the Razorbacks’ new defensive coordinator. Williams brings defensive coordinator experience and a wealth of Southeastern Conference knowledge to The Hill, having played at Auburn and later as the Tigers’ co-defensive coordinator. On the field, he starred as a two-time All-SEC linebacker – including first-team…

Sanders named AP All-American

Sanders named AP All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the AP since offensive lineman Frank Ragnow was named a third-team All-American by the outlet in 2017. Sanders is the Hogs’ first AP first-team All-American since tight end…

Razorback trio named SEC Players of the Week

Razorback trio named SEC Players of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After monumental performances in Arkansas’ 42-27 victory over No. 14 Ole Miss, three Razorbacks have received weekly awards from the Southeastern Conference Monday. Sophomore running back Raheim Sanders took home SEC Offensive Player of the Week accolades, junior linebacker Drew Sanders received SEC Defensive Player of the Week, and senior center Ricky Stromberg…

#10 Arkansas falls in 2nd exhibition at #12 Texas

#10 Arkansas falls in 2nd exhibition at #12 Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – The 12th-ranked Texas Longhorns out-scored Arkansas 25-5 to open the second half and cruised to a 90-60 victory over #10 Arkansas in a charity exhibition game Saturday at the new Moody Center. Texas scored on the opening possession of the game on a 3-pointer and never surrendered the lead, taking a 40-30 advantage…

Clark Earns Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week

Clark Earns Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second time in his career, Arkansas redshirt junior defensive back Hudson Clark has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced Thursday.   Clark, who was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, had a stellar outing in Arkansas’ 52-35…

Arkansas MBB schedule update

Arkansas MBB schedule update

FAYETTEVILLE – The following are updates to the Arkansas men’s basketball schedule. ·   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Red-White Game, presented by Reese’s, will not be broadcast nor streamed. As a reminder, the event will be played in historic Barnhill Arena and is free and open to the public. Parking will also be free in lots west…

Razorbacks, Rangers Instructs to play Oct. 12-13

Razorbacks, Rangers Instructs to play Oct. 12-13

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas will host the Texas Rangers’ Instructional League team in a pair of fall scrimmages on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 13, at Baum-Walker Stadium. First pitch in Wednesday’s nine-inning game is set for 6 p.m., and Thursday’s seven-inning contest gets underway at 4 p.m. Both games are free for fans to…

Diamond Hogs to host Vols in revised SEC Schedule

Diamond Hogs to host Vols in revised SEC Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas will host Tennessee at Baum-Walker Stadium in the revised regular-season conference schedule released by the SEC on Tuesday. Arkansas’ updated SEC slate now features home series against Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas A&M and South Carolina. The Razorbacks’ SEC road series include trips to LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. The…

Arkansas announces 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball non-conference schedule

Arkansas announces 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball non-conference schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas announced its non-conference men’s basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season. In addition to playing at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in November, Arkansas will have seven non-conference games at home, face Oklahoma on Dec. 10 in Tulsa and host Bradley on Dec. 17 in North Little Rock. The public can get their first…

UAM graduate Hunter Bell named director of strength and conditioning for Razorback Baseball program

UAM graduate Hunter Bell named director of strength and conditioning for Razorback Baseball program

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Hunter Bell, a former collegiate baseball player and University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate, has been named the director of strength and conditioning for the Razorback baseball program. Bell comes to Arkansas from Elon, where he spent the past year as an assistant sports performance coach. He oversaw strength and conditioning for the…

Sanders, Stromberg file SEC Player of the Week honors

Sanders, Stromberg file SEC Player of the Week honors

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s Drew Sanders and Ricky Stromberg each earned SEC weekly honors, the conference announced Monday. Sanders was named the league’s defensive player of the week while Stromberg received offensive lineman of the week recognition.   Sanders, who was named Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week on Sunday, had a career…

Hogs’ ground game fuels win over South Carolina

Hogs’ ground game fuels win over South Carolina

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Moving to 2-0 on the season, the Arkansas Razorbacks took down SEC Conference opponent South Carolina Saturday, September 10, 2022 by the final of 44-30. Arkansas struck first with 6:42 left in the first quarter as Raheim “Rocket” Sanders clamored into the end zone from a yard out. After the extra point,…

Smith is Preseason National Newcomer of the Year by Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Smith is Preseason National Newcomer of the Year by Blue Ribbon Yearbook

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas freshman guard Nick Smith Jr., has been selected the preseason National Newcomer of the Year and preseason All-American (fourth team) by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Blue Ribbon has also picked: – Arkansas sixth in its preseason national poll. – Arkansas second in its preseason SEC poll. – Nick Smith Jr., to its…