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The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Arkansas’ 31-14 Win Over North Alabama

Arkansas won the game it had to win. That is the good news. The Razorbacks beat North Alabama 31-14, outgained the Lions 415-153 and held the ball for 41 minutes, 27 seconds.

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Can Sutton Smith Hold Up for Arkansas This Season?

Arkansas cannot treat Sutton Smith like an indestructible workhorse. Saturday’s 31-14 victory over North Alabama should have been the ideal setting for the Razorbacks’ Doak Walker Award watch-list running back to look fresh, explosive, and ready for a larger role.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 6

Grading Arkansas football's season-opening win over North Alabama

The defense graded well, but the Razorbacks' 3-1 turnover deficit and penalties loomed as the biggest downers in Ryan Silverfield's debut

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / September 6

Preseason Top-5 Arkansas Opens Season at Cougar Classic

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Preseason top-5 Arkansas women’s will open its season at the Cougar Classic, hosted by Charleston at Yeamans Hall Club (Par 70), from September 7-8.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 6

Razorbacks' Ugly Win Shows Ryan Silverfield Already Understands His Assignment

The debut of Ryan Silverfield as Arkansas' head coach certainly didn't go quite how he hoped. While there's plenty of things his team will need to work on throughout the week to prepare for a tough Utah program, there were still some positives that went into picking up the Week One victory over North Alabama.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 6

Sutton Smith Showed Off His Explosiveness In Arkansas Debut

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' rushing attack wasn't good on Saturday against North Alabama, to say the least. Sutton Smith, wearing the No. 5 that Darren McFadden made iconic at UA, had only 36 rushing yards on 15 attempts, averaging a measly 2.4 yards per carry behind an offensive line that could generate little push against the Lions.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 6

The Hog Follow: What Saturday Told Everyone About Arkansas Football

There's no better way to put except the Arkansas Razorbacks majorly underwhelmed, especially on offense, in its season opener against North Alabama. Everything that was preached throughout the offense didn't materialize and it's fair to question exactly where the Razorbacks stand after one week of football.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 6

Arkansas women's golf opens season with high expectations

Maria Jose Marin will lead the Arkansas women's golf team into the season, coming off the best finish in program history last spring.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 6

4 takeaways from Arkansas football's season opener vs. North Alabama

What we took away from the Razorbacks' first win, with an emphasis on the offense.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 6

Woo Pig Progress Report: Grades Are Mixed Following Arkansas' Season Opener

Arkansas is 1-0, and Ryan Silverfield’s first victory as Razorbacks coach was never in serious danger. That does not make Saturday’s 31-14 win over North Alabama a clean performance.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 6

Arkansas football opponents start the year with big wins

Those teams went 11-0 and recorded some of the first week’s most eye-popping scores.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 6

ESPN 5-star Evan Willis' Arkansas offer making ‘Poppa’ proud

When ESPN 5-star prospect Evan Willis received a scholarship offer from Arkansas basketball, he wasn’t able to share the news with his biggest fan, his grandfather.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 6

Why Razorbacks' Messy Win Over UNA Could Help The Team Improve Quickly

No one said it was going to be easy turning around this Razorback football program. But most would have hoped for a smoother start than the team's win over the UNA Lions.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 5

Three Takeaways From Arkansas' 31-14 Victory Over North Alabama

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Coach Ryan Silverfield and the Arkansas Razorbacks kicked off their 2026 season by hosting FCS North Alabama at Razorback Stadium.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 5

Commentary: Arkansas football puts up a stinker in Ryan Silverfield's coaching debut

The Razorbacks lost the turnover battle 3-1, had 74 yards in penalties and struggled go establish their running game against the FCS Lions.

Quincy Rhodes News / WholeHogSports / September 5

Arkansas football notebook: Why Quincy Rhodes did not start in Razorbacks' Week 1 win over North Alabama

Rhodes, a senior out of North Little Rock, started 11 of 12 games for the Razorbacks last season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 5

Same story, reverse roles: Arkansas football faces familiar concern after season opener

Barring drastic improvements offensively over the next week, the Razorbacks may need their defense to do the heavy lifting if they are going to have a chance at No.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 5

Arkansas football puts up a stinker in Ryan Silverfield's coaching debut

The Razorbacks lost the turnover battle 3-1, had 74 yards in penalties and struggled go establish their running game against the FCS Lions.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 5

Ryan Silverfield, Brent Dearmon, players press conferences: Arkansas football defeats North Alabama

Hear from Silverfield, Dearmon, KJ Jackson, Sutton Smith, Khmori House and Bradley Shaw following the Razorbacks' season-opening win over the Lions.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / September 5

Jackson, Smith discuss Hogs’ win in season opener

KJ Jackson and Sutton Smith spoke to the media after Arkansas' season-opening win against North Alabama at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / September 5

Silverfield recaps Razorbacks’ season-opening win against North Alabama

Ryan Silverfield spoke to the media after Arkansas' season-opening win against North Alabama at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / September 5

Watch: Highlights – Hogs defeat North Alabama in opener

In the first game of the Ryan Silverfield era, a strong defensive performance powered Arkansas to a season-opening win against North Alabama at Donald W.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 5

Studs and Duds From Razorbacks Season Opening Victory

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The Arkansas Razorbacks started the season full of hope against the North Alabama Lions. The first game of the season is generally held against a lesser opponent to help shake off some offseason rust.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / EssentiallySports / September 5

SEC Team Forced to Keep Mascot Out of Game Due to Severe Weather Threat

Arkansas Razorbacks were set to open their 2026 football season with two firsts on the schedule. New head coach Ryan Silverfield and a young live mascot, Tusk VII, were supposed to make their first game-day walk at the same time.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Former Arkansas Razorbacks Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Fayetteville still claims Chris “Pooh” Paul Jr., even after the Seattle Seahawks waived the former Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker with an injury designation Thursday.