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Arkansas football coaches' SEC debuts reviewed ahead of Ryan Silverfield's first game

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Arkansas football coaches' SEC debuts reviewed ahead of Ryan Silverfield's first game

Summary

Ryan Silverfield is set to make his SEC debut this weekend as Arkansas takes on No. 2 Georgia. Previously, Arkansas coaches have shared varied success in their own SEC openers. Danny Ford won his in 1993 over South Carolina, while Bret Bielema faced a defeat against Texas A&M in 2013, and Chad Morris did not win an SEC game during his tenure. Sam Pittman managed a victory in his second SEC game after a loss to Georgia in 2020. The Razorbacks aim to improve their record, which currently stands at a.383 winning percentage in conference games since 1992.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Silverfield's SEC debut is against No. 2 Georgia this weekend.
•Arkansas coaches have had mixed results in SEC openers historically.
•Danny Ford won his first SEC game in 1993 over South Carolina.
•Bret Bielema lost his SEC debut to Texas A&M in 2013.
•Sam Pittman struggled in his SEC opener but found success in week two.

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9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Looking back at how Arkansas football coaches fared in SEC debuts

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Ryan Silverfield is set for his SEC debut. Here's a look back, from Danny Ford to Sam Pittman, on how Arkansas coaches have fared in league openers.
— Yahoo Sports

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