Arkansas football suffers 12th straight loss with defeat to Georgia
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Arkansas football faced a significant setback with a 45-17 loss to No. 2 Georgia on September 19, marking the Razorbacks' 12th consecutive defeat to an FBS opponent. The game took place amid growing discontent from fans, evidenced by empty seats and some wearing paper bags over their heads. First-year coach Ryan Silverfield expressed frustration over the team's performance and emphasized the need for improvement. Following the loss, Arkansas' Board of Trustees announced a review of the athletics department, highlighting concerns about the Razorbacks’ NIL budget, which is among the lowest in the SEC. The team now looks to rebound after a tumultuous start to the season.
- •Arkansas suffers 45-17 loss to Georgia, extending losing streak to 12 games.
- •First-year coach Ryan Silverfield's record drops to 1-2 amid heavy losses.
- •Fans display discontent, with some seen wearing paper bags during the game.
- •Arkansas Board of Trustees announces review of athletics department amid funding concerns.
- •NIL budget reportedly ranks last in the SEC, affecting competitiveness.
- 10:34 PMCBS Sports — Arkansas football reaches inflection point as record losing streak, NIL concerns fuel pressure on leadership
"A blowout loss to Georgia on Saturday amid empty seats and fans shielded with paper bags underscores the current struggles of the Arkansas program
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