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Best Razorback runners: D-Mac easy No. 1 but No. 2 will shock some fans

Best Razorback runners: D-Mac easy No. 1 but No. 2 will shock some fans

He would be the top choice on this list for lots of schools. His credentials are impeccable, his talent immense, and his trophy case overflowing. There's no question he deserves the title of "Greatest Razorback Running Back." It's likely he'll never relinquish that honor.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Athlon Sports / October 19
Arkansas Razorbacks Legend Darren McFadden Sends Grateful Message One Day After Prestigious Honor

Arkansas Razorbacks Legend Darren McFadden Sends Grateful Message One Day After Prestigious Honor

Darren McFadden sent a message to Arkansas fans McFadden was honored Saturday The Razorbacks' schedule lightens up next week The Arkansas Razorbacks lost a heartbreaker to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday by a score of 45-42 that included a tough luck comeback effort as the Hogs outscored A&M 15-7 in the final quarter.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 17
Former coach says magnificent Darren McFadden suffered 'injustice'

Former coach says magnificent Darren McFadden suffered 'injustice'

Darren McFadden needed only one play to convince his Arkansas coaches they had never seen a running back like him wearing Razorback red. Arkansas coach Houston Nutt and his brother Danny, the UA running backs coach, already knew they had a talented player.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 8
Legendary night almost never happened for Hogs superstar Darren McFadden

Legendary night almost never happened for Hogs superstar Darren McFadden

The day former Arkansas running back Darren McFadden broke the school record for yards in a single game with 321 yards in a 48-36 shootout win over South Carolina, it almost ended before it could even really start.

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Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 30
Arkansas honors McFadden’s No. 5 jersey in way to keep legacy alive

Arkansas honors McFadden’s No. 5 jersey in way to keep legacy alive

Considering Arkansas has only retired two football numbers in history, I'm okay with the patch idea somebody came up with for Darren McFadden's No. 5. McFadden, the Little Rock native who powered the Razorbacks through some big seasons, is one of the top running backs in school history.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 29
Razorbacks to honor McFadden with No. 5 jersey patch, stadium display

Razorbacks to honor McFadden with No. 5 jersey patch, stadium display

Arkansas will honor former running back Darren McFadden with a commemorative No. 5 jersey patch and permanent stadium display during the 2025 football season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / July 29

McFadden’s No. 5 jersey to be honored

The legendary Darren McFadden’s No. 5 jersey will become the first Arkansas Razorback to have his jersey number honored beginning this season. A jersey patch emblazoned with his initials and signature silhouette will be worn on the front of the jerseys of the current players on the team wearing No.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 23
SEC’s Greatest: McFadden, Andrews for Hogs named to All-Quarter Century Team

SEC’s Greatest: McFadden, Andrews for Hogs named to All-Quarter Century Team

Arkansas landed a couple of players on the All-SEC Quarter Century Team selected by Rotowire. You can probably guess the two Razorbacks that made the list.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 1
Former Heisman Trophy Finalist Throws Ceremonial 1st Pitch For Arkansas Travelers

Former Heisman Trophy Finalist Throws Ceremonial 1st Pitch For Arkansas Travelers

The Seattle Mariners Double-A affiliate, the Arkansas Travelers, recently recognized one of the greatest athletes the state has produced. Former Arkansas running back and 2006 Heisman Trophy finalist Darren McFadden threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Travelers' 3-2 win against the San Antonio Missions on Saturday.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / December 9
Darren McFadden reacts hilariously to Juan Soto’s record-setting MLB contract

Darren McFadden reacts hilariously to Juan Soto’s record-setting MLB contract

MLB slugger Juan Soto just set records with the 15-year deal he signed with the New York Mets on Sunday night. Soto inked a contract worth 15-years, $765 million.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 28

Green, Hasz Can Recreate McFadden Moment Saturday at Missouri

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -— If Taylen Green and Luke Hasz needed more motivation going into his first Battle Line Rivalry game this Saturday, then being ticked off at Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz for blatantly butchering their names should do it.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 14
Former Longhorn Has Strange Recollection of Mistake Against Arkansas

Former Longhorn Has Strange Recollection of Mistake Against Arkansas

Former Texas Longhorn Derrick Johnson is one of few players or fans from that side of the fence talking about the Arkansas Razorbacks, but even his memory seems to be a little foggy despite playing in the game he attempted to describe.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / February 15, 2024

Clay Henry: Weber Spoke Every Player’s Language

As word spread Tuesday night that Dean Weber had passed, texts began to pour into my phone. In typical fashion, they were just of the did-you-know fashion.

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