Ryan Silverfield's late-week practice adjustment, meant to get bodies up to competitive speeds within 24 hours of a game, is one of many changes for the 2026 Razorbacks.
FAYETTEVILLE — CBS Sports reporter and UA alumnus Brandon Marcello was the only member of the media who watched Arkansas' Aug. 22 scrimmage, the second of three the Razorbacks held prior to Saturday's season opener against North Alabama.
In a tough back-and-forth battle, Maryland's strength at the net was the difference in a 3-1 match win in the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Nashville, Tennessee.
One position group that Arkansas seems to have done well building is at running back. It all starts with Memphis 5th-year transfer Sutton Smith and junior Braylen Russell, who are expected to receive a large portion of snaps in the season opener on Saturday against North Alabama.
While it was a tight battle for much of the way, Arkansas ultimately ran out of gas in its second match of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge and fell to Maryland 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 22-25, 18-25).
Hulsman, who committed to the Razorbacks over Alabama and Missouri, averaged 27.8 points, 17.1 rebounds and 5.8 blocks during her junior season in 2025-26.
Kentucky linebacker transfer Steven Soles will be playing the new JACK position, known as a hybrid defensive end who can also contribute in coverage. The 6-foot-2, 237 pound junior was terrific at rushing the passer last season, finishing with one of the highest pressure rates of quarterbacks of any defender in the country.
The long wait of offseason talk is almost over as Arkansas and first-year coach Ryan Silverfield are set to open the 2026 season on Saturday with North Alabama.
FAYETTEVILLE — In a deep receiver room, Chris Marshall appears to have emerged as Arkansas' WR1. The Boise State transfer entered college with high expectations, but has mostly underwhelmed coming out of high school as a 5-star prospect.
FAYETTEVILLE — It may be Week 1, but North Alabama already has a number in the win column ahead of its trip to Fayetteville on Saturday. The Lions beat Samford 22-10 on Aug.
Fayetteville still claims Chris “Pooh” Paul Jr., even after the Seattle Seahawks waived the former Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker with an injury designation Thursday.