Ryan Silverfield prepares Arkansas football for upcoming SEC season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield is implementing facility and operational changes as his program prepares for the upcoming season. These efforts include a late-night scrimmage designed to acclimate the team to a 9:15 p.m. kickoff time scheduled for Sept. 12 in Salt Lake City. The Razorbacks finished 2-10 last season and are currently ranked 36th in the 247Sports Team Talent Composite. Silverfield, who signed a five-year contract worth $33.5 million, aims to rebuild a roster that saw the addition of nearly 80 new players. The team faces a challenging schedule with seven opponents ranked in the AP Top 25 and holds one of the lowest payrolls in the conference at approximately $20 million. Arkansas remains focused on addressing stadium infrastructure and internal operations to improve performance in the competitive SEC.
- •Arkansas finished the previous season with a 2-10 record and an 0-8 mark in the SEC.
- •Ryan Silverfield signed a five-year deal valued at $33.5 million to coach the Razorbacks.
- •The 247Sports Team Talent Composite ranks the current Arkansas roster 36th nationally.
- •The team is scheduled to play in Salt Lake City on Sept. 12 at 9:15 p.m. CT.
- •Seven of the 12 opponents on the upcoming schedule appear in the AP Top 25.
- 2:09 PMCBS Sports — Lights on, excuses off: Inside Ryan Silverfield's all-out effort to rebuild Arkansas - cbssports.com
"From late-night scrimmages to stadium upgrades, Ryan Silverfield is attacking every detail in Arkansas' bid to defy expectations
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