The Arkansas Razorbacks kick off the 2025 season in opposition to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday in Fayetteville at 3:15 p.m. (CDT) on SEC Community. It is going to be the primary assembly between the 2 groups in program historical past. That is the primary time the Hogs open the season in Razorback Stadium since 2022 after they confronted the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Hogs defeated the Bearcats 31-24.
“Excited to get out in entrance of our residence crowd,” Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman mentioned. “We have not had a house opener since 2022. Have excessive respect for Alabama A&M and we all know they have a extremely good quarterback in Cornelious Brown and a brand new employees over there that did a beautiful job at Miles School.”
Kickoff between the Razorbacks and Bulldogs is about for 3:15 p.m. (CDT), and the sport will probably be televised by SEC Community.
WHO: Alabama A&M (0-0, 0-0 SWAC) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (0-0, 0-0 SEC)
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:15 p.m. (CDT)
WHERE: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (76,000) | Fayetteville (AR.)
WEATHER: Forecast requires 83 levels at kickoff and a 0% probability of precipitation
BET SARACEN ODDS: Arkansas -47 | Over/Under: 62
TELEVISION/STREAM: SEC Network
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Head coach Sam Shade is getting into the primary season of his tenure with the Bulldogs. He beforehand spent three years at Miles School, and the Golden Bears went 18-15 throughout his time, together with a 10-3 report in 2024 and an ideal 8-0 in convention play. They reached the second spherical of the NCAA Division II soccer championship.
“A whole lot of unknowns about their workforce,” Pittman mentioned. “Nevertheless it’s extra about us, how we play. We’re wholesome, so I am anticipating to have a very nice crowd and a very nice residence opener.”
Pittman enters his sixth season as head coach at Arkansas after ending 7-6 final season. The Hogs are 30-31 underneath Pittman, together with three bowl wins throughout his time.
The matchup with Alabama A&M would be the first take a look at the offense underneath second-year offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. The Hogs misplaced their high seven move catchers from final season and have a revamped extensive receiver room that options seven new additions from the switch portal.
“Simply all of the firepower and all of the playmakers that we have now,” senior quarterback Taylen Green mentioned. “Not simply the talent positions, however the O-line, the tight ends, the receivers, the working backs. Everyone. Simply how a lot work we have put in, and like Coach Petrino mentioned, on Saturday it is recreation time, it is prime time, so simply letting it fly and having the mentality to take the ball and rating each single time we contact it.”
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