Overview
- Ryan Silverfield held his first Arkansas news conference Thursday and said the program does not need years to rebuild, emphasizing an immediate shift in culture.
- Arkansas confirmed a five-year, $33.5 million contract for Silverfield, who led Memphis to bowls every season under his watch and an 11-2 peak in 2024.
- Athletic director Hunter Yurachek said the school is making a significant investment to move into the SEC’s top half of spending, with NIL support highlighted as a priority.
- Quarterback KJ Jackson and defensive end Quincy Rhoads Jr. appeared at the event and announced they will return for the 2026 season.
- Silverfield has been actively engaging fans and recruits, including a Walton Arena meet-and-greet where he handed out Slim Chickens boxes and caps, and Arkansas signed 17 high school players on the first day of the early signing period.