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No. 20 Arkansas slips again in AP poll as Calipari eyes March, not January

The polls moved. Again. Arkansas slid. Again. And none of it changes what actually matters in mid-January. The Razorbacks dropped three spots to No. 20 in the latest AP Top 25 following a split week that looked exactly like a split week usually looks in the rankings.

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Brentcheneff, Cherif Essakili Join Razorbacks Ahead of Spring Season

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s golf head coach Shauna Taylor announced the additions of Sara Brentcheneff and Sofia Cherif Essakili to her squad ahead of the 2026 spring golf season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 20

Arkansas football signs JUCO cornerback DJ Hairston

Hairston, 6-2, 175 pounds, recorded 16 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 2 inter options, 4 pass breakups and a recovered fumble in 8 games during the 2025 season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

#ProHogs In The NFL – Divisional Round

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – During the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, three of the six former Arkansas football players active on NFL rosters saw game action, with two former Razorbacks earning starts.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 20

Why Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick keeps ending up on All-American lists

Catchers don’t usually get preseason shine. Quarterbacks do. Sluggers do. Closers sometimes do. Catchers mostly get sore knees, foul tips off places they didn’t know could hurt, and a quiet nod from their pitching coach after a good night’s work.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

Hogs Ranked Eighth in USA Softball/ESPN Preseason Top 25 Poll

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas softball was slated at No. 8 in the USA Softball/ESPN Preseason Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday morning. The No.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

SEC Runner of the Week honor for Sanu Jallow-Lockhart

FAYETTEVILLE – Two Razorback athletes were recognized for SEC Athlete of the Week honors following their respective performances at the Arkansas Invitational.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

SEC Freshman of the Week honor for Abdoul Sy-Savane

FAYETTEVILLE – Two Razorback athletes were recognized for SEC Athlete of the Week honors following their respective performances at the Arkansas Invitational.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 20

Arkansas gymnastics' Lauren Williams named SEC co-specialist of the week

Williams, a Rogers native, scored a 9.975 to win the vault title in the Razorbacks' SEC-opening win over Auburn on Sunday.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

Helfrick Named D1Baseball Preseason All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ryder Helfrick has been named a preseason first-team All-American by D1Baseball. The Razorbacks’ star catcher played in 61 games with 56 starts as a sophomore last season, slashing .305/.420/.616 with 15 home runs and 38 RBI to help lead Arkansas to its 12th College World Series appearance in program history.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

Brumbaugh Named Perfect Game Preseason SEC Freshman of the Year

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Carson Brumbaugh has been named the preseason SEC Freshman of the Year by Perfect Game. The Razorback infielder enters his true freshman campaign at Arkansas after a standout prep career at Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Okla.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 20

Arkansas begins season at No. 8 in ESPN/USA Softball poll

The Razorbacks begin the season five spots higher than they finished their 2025, when they ended No. 13 in the poll.

Donovan Faupel News / WholeHogSports / January 20

What Arkansas football is getting in New Mexico State transfer wide receiver Donovan Faupel

Faupel is an intriguing addition for Arkansas, as the 6-1, 195-pound outside receiver may have just started scratching the surface of his potential.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 20

Razorbacks take beating in annual report card episode of 'SEC Shorts'

It's the day after the national championship game and SEC Shorts has dropped a surprise episode that carries on a well-established annual tradition. It

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20

Razorbacks Debut at No. 8 in D1Softball Preseason Top 25 Poll

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas softball debuted at No. 8 in the D1Softball Preseason Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday morning. The No. 8 ranking ties the highest in program history and marks the fourth time that the Hogs have earned a Top 10 ranking in the D1Softball Preseason Top 25.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 20

'He knows he's good': Arkansas baseball catcher Ryder Helfrick not forgotten by many

The conversation surrounding Helfrick signals the type of season many think could be on the horizon for the junior.

Carter Stoutmire News / WholeHogSports / January 20

Colorado transfer safety Carter Stoutmire discusses decision to sign with Arkansas football

Stoutmire, who was accompanied by his parents during the visit, said he was impressed with Arkansas’ focus on preparing athletes beyond their playing days.

Razorbacks Cruise Past Tulsa, 4-0

TULSA, Okla. – The Arkansas men’s tennis team (5-0) earned its fifth straight win after a 4-0 victory over Tulsa (3-1) Monday night at Michael D. Case Tennis Center.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 19

Arkansas basketball hosting 'angry, hungry' Vanderbilt in Tuesday top 20 matchup

The Razorbacks are scheduled to host the Commodores on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / January 19

Arkansas sprinter Sanu Jallow-Lockhart wins national athlete of the week after record-breaking 600

Jallow-Lockhart broke the previous record set by Britton Wilson in 2023.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 19

Arkansas Razorbacks have diamond that's not so rough

The world of recruiting is a broken art at best. Coaches do what they can to evaluate the talent they can get, but a lot of times those evaluations are either wrong, which is why so many back-ups become stars once finally given a shot, or forced to be used upon players who are limited in some way.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 19

Collegiate record earns Jallow-Lockhart national accolade

FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback Sanu Jallow-Lockhart earned the USTFCCCA Women’s NCAA Division I National Athlete of the Week accolade after starting the indoor season in grand fashion by breaking the 600m collegiate record by nearly a full second.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

No. 17 Arkansas at No. 21 Georgia takeaways: Another slow road start dooms Razorbacks

No. 17 Arkansas' road woes continued on Saturday, as the Razorbacks fell to No. 21 Georgia 90-76 inside Stegeman Coliseum in Athens. Here are four takeaways from Saturday's game. In a similar fashion to their Jan.

No. 19 Florida earns huge road win over No. 10 Vanderbilt

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

Miami RedHawks remain best story in men's CBB with wild OT win

The 'SEC football championship game winners' quiz

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / January 14

No. 17 Arkansas bounced back in big way after John Calipari burned tape of blowout loss

After his Razorbacks were trounced 95-73 on the road at Auburn on Jan. 10, Arkansas head coach John Calipari made it clear that he had already moved on.

Kentucky's Malachi Moreno caps comeback vs. LSU with buzzer-beater

ACC basketball's 2025-26 resurgence fuels return to national relevance

No. 24 Tennessee outlasts Texas A&M in 2OT, hands Aggies first SEC loss

No. 20 Louisville continues to struggle without Mikel Brown Jr. in loss to No. 16 Virginia

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10