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Arkansas Razorbacks undergo major changes entering 2026 football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks undergo major changes entering 2026 football season
Summary

Arkansas football prepares for the 2026 season after a disappointing 2025 when they went 2-10 and did not win an SEC game. Following the firing of Sam Pittman, the Razorbacks hired Ryan Silverfield from Memphis to lead the program's overhaul. With 29 new commitments from the transfer portal, the team's roster is significantly altered, and competition for starting positions, particularly at quarterback, is expected. Expectations remain cautious but hopeful as the new coaching staff aims to improve performances against one of the toughest schedules in the country.

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  • •Ryan Silverfield replaces Sam Pittman as head coach.
  • •Arkansas finished 2-10 overall and 0-8 in the SEC last season.
  • •The roster features 29 new players from the transfer portal.
  • •Quarterback battle likely continues through fall camp.
  • •Coaching staff includes Tim Cramsey and Ron Roberts.
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Arkansas football enters 2026 looking almost nothing like the team that stumbled through a disastrous 2025 season that saw them go 2-10 overall and 0-for-the-SEC. After Sam Pittman was fired in late September and Bobby Petrino finished out the year as interim coach, the Razorbacks turned to Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield to lead yet another full […]

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