Arkansas football news
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Arkansas (1-0) plays No. 20 Utah (1-0) at 9:15 p.m. CT on Sep 12.
It is the first meeting and Arkansas' first road test under Ryan Silverfield.
背景
Arkansas opened its season with a 31-14 home win over North Alabama under first-year coach Ryan Silverfield, while Utah beat Idaho 66-14. The game is Arkansas' first road trip of the season and its first big test under Silverfield, coming against a ranked Utes team that is a 12.5-point favorite. The 9:15 p.m. Central kickoff is believed to be the latest in Arkansas football history, and Arkansas has scheduled a late-night scrimmage to prepare for the environment.
来龙去脉
- Sep 5, 2026Arkansas defeated North Alabama 31-14 in its season opener at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
- Sep 10, 2026Utah announced game impacts, saying the game will run from 8:15 to 11:45 p.m. with doors opening at 6:15 p.m.
- Sep 11, 2026Arkansas football will have a late night for an early test at No. 20 Utah; kickoff scheduled for 9:15 p.m. Central on ESPN, 8:15 p.m. Mountain in Salt Lake City. The betting line lists Utah as a 12.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel.
- Sep 12, 2026Arkansas (1-0) faces No. 20 Utah (1-0) at 9:15 p.m. CT at Rice-Eccles Stadium (54,383) in Salt Lake City; it is the first meeting between the programs. Utah is ranked 20th and Arkansas is unranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.
各方怎么说
- Coach
- Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said the staff will have to figure out how the late kickoff affects players' body clocks, noting Utah has played a lot of night games like many West Coast teams.
- Coach
- Arkansas offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said the team has practiced with crowd noise reaching 100 decibels and that altitude should not affect players too much as long as they hydrate properly during the week.
- Analyst
- Jackson Fuller of the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record predicted Utah 30, Arkansas 20, writing that until the Hogs prove Week 1's offensive dud was a fluke, it is difficult to forecast a victory against a quality opponent.
待核实
It is believed to be the latest Central time zone start time ever for an Arkansas football game, and the 9:15 p.m. Central kickoff is believed to be the latest in Arkansas football history.