The 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks football schedule marks the beginning of the Ryan Silverfield era in Fayetteville. Silverfield arrives from Memphis, where he went 50-25 as head coach, taking over a Razorbacks program looking to re-establish itself in the SEC. Arkansas plays seven home games and five road games in 2026, competing in the conference’s new nine-game SEC slate, with the Battle for the Golden Boot against LSU closing the regular season at home on November 28.
2026 Arkansas Razorbacks Football
Ryan Silverfield was hired in November 2025 after building Memphis into a consistent winner, compiling a 50-25 record over five-plus seasons with the Tigers. He inherits a Razorbacks roster that blends returning players with a large transfer class, including several who followed him from Memphis. His offense at Memphis was known for being up-tempo and productive, and 2026 will show how quickly that identity translates to SEC competition. Silverfield replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired following the 2025 season, with Bobby Petrino serving briefly as interim head coach.
The schedule opens September 5 at home against North Alabama before Arkansas makes a rare trip to Utah on September 12, the first-ever football meeting between the programs. After Tulsa visits Fayetteville on September 26, Arkansas dives deep into SEC play with road trips to Texas A&M (Oct 3), Vanderbilt (Oct 17), Auburn (Nov 7), and Texas (Nov 21) sandwiched around four home conference games. The bye week on October 24 falls between the Vanderbilt road game and Missouri at home, giving Silverfield’s staff a week to regroup at the halfway point of conference play.
For the latest roster and program news, visit the Arkansas Razorbacks Football official athletics site.
2026 Arkansas Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | North Alabama (Home) | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | @ Utah | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | Georgia (Home) | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Tulsa (Home) | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas A&M | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2026 | TBD | Tennessee (Home) | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | @ Vanderbilt | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 24, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Missouri (Home) | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | @ Auburn | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | South Carolina (Home) | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | LSU (Home) | TBD |
Game times and TV/streaming information are TBD. This page will be updated when the SEC releases its official broadcast schedule.
More 2026 College Football Resources
Arkansas is one of 16 SEC programs competing in 2026 in the nation’s most competitive conference. For a full look at every team’s slate, check out the complete SEC Football Schedule, which includes printable grids for every program from Alabama to Vanderbilt.
The path to a national championship runs through the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. The full breakdown of the 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule covers every round, site, and bracket format for the season.
2026 Arkansas Football FAQ
Who is the Arkansas Razorbacks head football coach in 2026?
Ryan Silverfield is the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2026, his first season with the program. Silverfield was hired in November 2025 after five-plus seasons at Memphis, where he compiled a 50-25 record and built one of the top offenses in the American Athletic Conference.
When do the Arkansas Razorbacks open the 2026 season?
Arkansas opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against North Alabama, giving Silverfield his first game as Razorbacks head coach at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
How many home games do the Arkansas Razorbacks play in 2026?
Arkansas plays seven home games in 2026. Home opponents include North Alabama, Georgia, Tulsa, Tennessee, Missouri, South Carolina, and LSU.
When is the Arkansas vs LSU game in 2026?
The Battle for the Golden Boot between Arkansas and LSU is scheduled for November 28, 2026, with the Razorbacks hosting at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. The rivalry returns to its traditional regular-season finale slot.
Does Arkansas have a bye week in 2026?
Yes. Arkansas has its bye week on October 24, 2026, between the road game at Vanderbilt (Oct 17) and the home game against Missouri (Oct 31).
Where can I download a printable 2026 Arkansas football schedule?
You can download a printable PDF of the 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks football schedule using the button on this page. A formatted spreadsheet version is also available for download.
