Overview
- Silverfield will coach his first game for Arkansas today at Reynolds Razorback Stadium with kickoff at 3:15 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
- KJ Jackson was named the starting quarterback after a fall camp competition that included transfer AJ Hill.
- The roster reflects a sweeping portal overhaul with more than 80 newcomers and 16 former Memphis players split between the two teams.
- Bookmakers installed Arkansas as a heavy favorite with a reported spread near 40.5 points signaling expectations of a one-sided opener.
- Two Arkansas defensive backs have temporary restraining orders to play and their availability is unresolved which adds last-minute roster and defensive concerns.