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ARLINGTON, Texas — The University of Arkansas football team will finally get to spend some extended time at home.

After playing its first five games in five different locations, four of Arkansas’ next five games are at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that the Razorbacks’ next four games in Fayetteville are against ranked SEC opponents with a combined 17-2 record.

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Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) began its run of playing ranked conference teams with a 21-17 loss to No. 24 Texas A&M on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The gauntlet continues when Arkansas plays No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0) at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at home on ABC with the network’s top crew of play-by-play man Chris Fowler, analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Holly Rowe working the game.

While the Razorbacks were suffering their latest soul-crushing loss to the Aggies — who are 12-1 in the series since 2012 with six victories by seven or fewer points with three going overtime — the Volunteers had an open date and should come to Fayetteville rested and ready to continue competing for a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.

Tennessee welcomed No. 19 Oklahoma to the SEC with a 25-15 victory at Norman, Okla., on Sept. 21 in a game it led 22-3. The Volunteers also crushed NC State 51-10 in Charlotte, N.C.

Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman understandably is embracing the challenge and opportunity that awaits the Razorbacks rather than lamenting the strength of schedule for their upcoming games.

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“Excited,” Pittman said. “Excited to play the University of Tennessee at home.”

Before playing in Arlington, Arkansas beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock; lost at then-No. 16 Oklahoma State 39-31 in double overtime in Stillwater, Okla.; beat Alabama-Birmingham in Fayetteville; and won at Auburn.

“It’ll be nice to get back home,” Pittman said. “We’ve got a good football team. We just didn’t score as many (points as Texas A&M).”

Texas A&M, which is tied for No. 25 with UNLV in The Associated Press poll released on Sunday, handed Arkansas its sixth consecutive loss to a ranked team.

Arkansas is 0-2 against ranked teams this season, including the loss at Oklahoma State, which fell out of the AP poll after losing at Kansas State 42-20 on Saturday.

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The Razorbacks were 0-4 against ranked teams last season. Arkansas lost at No. 12 LSU 34-31, at No. 16 Ole Miss 27-20, at No. 11 Alabama 24-20 and at home to No. 10 Missouri 48-14.

Arkansas last beat a ranked team in 2022 with their 42-27 victory over No. 14 Ole Miss in Fayetteville.

If Arkansas is to qualify for a bowl game this season and finish no worse than 6-6, the Razorbacks have to beat at least one ranked team along with Mississippi State and Louisiana Tech.

Arkansas has an open date after the Tennessee game, then is home against No. 13 LSU, plays at Mississippi State and is back home against No. 12 Ole Miss and No. 2 Texas.

The Razorbacks then play their last nonconference game against Louisiana Tech in Fayetteville and finish the regular season on the road against No. 9 Missouri.

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The losses to ranked teams last season resulted in a 4-8 record.

“I feel like we’re a lot closer this year,” said Arkansas senior defensive end Landon Jackson, who had two sacks against the Aggies. “We’re a really tight-knit group. I feel like we can’t let a game, a tough loss, a really close game that we wish we could have had, we can’t let that tear us apart.

“We’ve got to stay together and continue to fight. SEC play is brutal.

“You’re playing ranked teams and then crap, I mean, there’s teams in the SEC that aren’t ranked that are better than ranked teams.

“Every week’s a tough game, so we’ve got to stay together and continue to fight.”

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Senior receiver Isaac TeSlaa had his best game in two seasons as a Razorback with five catches for 120 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown.

“You hate to play the comparison game, comparing last year to this year, just because there’s so many different pieces,” TeSlaa said. “But I would definitely say there’s a lot of camaraderie within the team.

“Obviously, as an offense and as a defense, but both as the team as a whole, I think there’s a lot of support going both ways.”

Arkansas fell to 6-16 under Pittman in games decided by eight or fewer points, including 1-7 since last season. The Razorbacks’ lone one-score victory in that span was 39-36 in overtime at Florida last season.

“We’ve got to figure it out,” Pittman said. “We’ve got to continue to work on how to win these games.

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“I expect our team to be ready to play and our fans to be ready to support us and help us with crowd noise and all that, but it’ll be nice to get back home.”



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Scott Minor, 45, of Elm Street in Jefferson City, Mo., was arrested Friday on suspicion of computer child pornography and sexually grooming a child. Minor was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with a $150,000 bond set.

Bentonville

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Damond Drake, 52, of West Highland Drive in Rogers was arrested Saturday on suspicion of delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine. Drake was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

Fayetteville

Cornelius Anderson, 33, of Dawn Street in Fayetteville was arrested Saturday on suspicion of third-degree assault on a family member, third-degree domestic battery, first-degree criminal mischief and theft of property. Anderson remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Eduard Korshakov, 37, of Prairie Dunes Trail in Fayetteville was arrested Saturday on suspicion of aggravated assault on a family or household member, kidnapping, first-degree false imprisonment, third-degree domestic battery and interference with emergency communications. Korshakov remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Efrain Quiroz, 29, of North Shamblin Avenue in Fayetteville was arrested Sunday on suspicion of second-degree battery and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Quiroz remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.

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Leo Ward, 21, of West Tanner Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Sunday on suspicion of aggravated residential burglary and stalking. Ward was released from the Washington County Detention Center Monday on $25,000 bond.

Rogers

John Jenkins, 21, of Arkansas 351 in Jonesboro was arrested Saturday on suspicion of fraudulent use of credit/debit card. Jenkins was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

Springdale

Ashlyn Neal, 19, of Powell Street in Springdale was arrested Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping, second-degree battery, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest and obstruction of government operations. Neal was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

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Jose Neal, 37, of South Powell Street in Springdale was arrested Saturday on suspicion of second-degree domestic battery, third-degree domestic battery, interference with emergency communications and resisting arrest. Neal was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

Skyler Shane, 31, of Highway 62 in Westville, Ok., was arrested Sunday on suspicion of Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, carrying a prohibited weapon and disorderly conduct. Shane was released from the Washington County Detention Center Sunday on $3,500 bond.

University of Arkansas Police Department

Celso Adame-Gallegos, 19 of Jade Street in Springdale was arrested Friday on suspicion of possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with intent to deliver. Adame-Gallegos was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

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Erika Kirk to Join Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Announcement at Arkansas State Capitol

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Arkansas leaders are set to take the stage at the State Capitol Wednesday afternoon for an announcement already drawing statewide attention.

At 1 p.m., Sarah Huckabee Sanders will appear alongside Erika Kirk, the chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA, at the Arkansas State Capitol.

While officials with the governor’s office have not yet released details about the announcement, the joint appearance is expected to draw significant attention from political leaders and supporters across the state.

The moment also brings renewed focus to the legacy of Erika Kirk’s late husband, Charlie Kirk, a nationally recognized conservative activist who built one of the country’s largest student political organizations aimed at mobilizing young voters on college campuses.

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In 2025, Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. Authorities say the gunfire erupted during a gathering connected to student political programming, sending attendees scrambling for safety.

Kirk was rushed from the scene but later died from his injuries, sparking shock and an outpouring of reaction from political leaders, students, and supporters across the country.

In the weeks that followed, memorials and tributes appeared nationwide. In Arkansas, supporters and lawmakers honored Kirk’s life and work with a memorial exhibit displayed inside the Arkansas State Capitol, recognizing the influence he had on conservative youth activism and campus politics.

Following his death, Erika Kirk stepped into a leadership role at Turning Point USA, pledging to continue the organization’s mission and expand its outreach to students across the nation.

On Wednesday, Kirk will again be at the Arkansas State Capitol, this time standing beside Governor Sanders for a joint announcement, as leaders gather and the state waits to learn what the two will unveil.

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Stetson shuts down Arkansas baseball, wins 4-1 in third game of series | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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FAYETTEVILLE — The ninth-ranked Arkansas baseball offense was tamed Sunday by Stetson junior right-hander Trace Hartman. 

Hartman allowed a run in the first inning but held down the Razorbacks for the rest of his 6 2/3-inning start, and the Hatters won 4-1 at Baum-Walker Stadium. Arkansas (12-4) had a five-game winning streak snapped. 

The Razorbacks had chances against Hartman. They put the leadoff batter on base against him in the first, second, third, fifth and seventh innings, but they could not come through with the big hit. Arkansas finished the game 1 for 16 with runners on base and 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position. 

“Hartman just kept finding a way,” Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. “He’d get behind in the count and he’d come back — 3-2, 3-1 and he’d get you out. He just pitched. Give credit to him. He did a good job.” 

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Stetson (6-10) snapped its three-game losing streak and gave itself a chance to split the series with a win in Monday’s series finale. First pitch is scheduled for noon. 

Hartman, a former NCAA Division II standout at University of Charleston (W. Va.) who entered the game with a 1.29 ERA and 0.71 WHIP, scattered 5 hits and 4 walks, and struck out 3 during his 101-pitch outing. 

“I was getting the fastball across the plate,” Hartman said, “really just challenging the hitters and making them get themselves out.” 

MORE FROM WHOLEHOGSPORTS: Notes, observations from 4-1 loss to Stetson

Stetson homered twice against Arkansas starting pitcher Colin Fisher in the fourth inning to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 lead. Left fielder Foster Apple led off the inning with a home run to left field to tie the game 1-1. 

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After a throwing error by Arkansas shortstop Carson Brumbaugh and a 1-out double by Stetson shortstop Landon Russell, right fielder Jayden Hylton hit a 3-run homer to left to give the Hatters the lead for good. 

    Stetson players celebrate with right fielder Jayden Hylton (17) after he hit a home run during a game against Arkansas on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)
 
 

It was the third home run of the season for the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Hylton, who Stetson coach Steve Trimper said before the series was likely the team’s best pro prospect. 

“When Jayden gets hot he can be really good,” Trimper said. “He’s had kind of a roller coaster start to this [season]. He’s one of our better players and he just hung a breaking ball to him on that. 

“Foster, he just hit a good pitch. That was a ball that the pitcher was doing a great job and he just got his hands inside the ball and was able to turn on it enough to where the wind — the only place the wind was out today, I think, was kind of down that left-field line.” 

Three of the runs were earned against Fisher, who had not allowed an earned run in 22 innings prior to the fourth. It was the second-longest stretch without an earned run during Van Horn’s 24-year tenure. Barrett Astin threw 22 2/3 innings without an earned run to begin the 2012 season during the dead-bat era. 

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Van Horn said Fisher was not as sharp as his recent outings. He gave up leadoff singles to Juan De La Cruz in the first inning and Paul Napolitano in the third, but he worked out of the jams. 

Fisher struck out Yohann Dessureault with three consecutive curveballs in the first inning, and Renzo Gonzalez hit into an inning-ending double play in the third. 

“You could kind of tell early that he was either going to have to get better [and] he was going to have to recover,” Van Horn said. “We were hoping after maybe the second inning he would like make a jump and start pitching better, but it really just kind of stayed the same.” 

Fisher allowed 4 runs (3 earned) and 6 hits and struck out 4 during his 4-inning, 69-pitch start. 

The Razorbacks plated a run quickly against Hartman in the first inning when Damian Ruiz led off with a double and scored on Camden Kozeal’s 1-out double. 

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But there was little pressure on Hartman from that time until he left the game with runners on the corners in the seventh. Right-hander Andrew Lepine replaced Hartman and got Ruiz to ground into a force play at second base to end the seventh. 

  photo  Arkansas second baseman Camden Kozeal (8) flips to shortstop Carson Brumbaugh to start a double play during a game against Stetson on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)
 
 

Kozeal said the Razorbacks should have been more aggressive offensively. 

“Maybe guys [were] taking it off a little bit 1 through 9,” Kozeal said. “We’ve got to have an aggressive lineup 1 through 9, trying to hit the ball hard.” 

Lepine worked around a leadoff walk by Ryder Helfrick in the eighth and a 2-out walk by Carter Rutenbar in the ninth. His 2 1/3 innings of scoreless work Sunday followed 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief against the Razorbacks on Friday. 

Trimper called Lepine “a really tricky guy” and a true submariner. 

“We got our little sinker baller, sidearmer to come in and get ground balls,” Trimper said. 

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Stetson out-hit Arkansas 7-5. De La Cruz and Russell both had 2 hits for the Hatters, and Ruiz and Maika Niu both had 2 hits for the Razorbacks. 

Cole Gibler did not allow a hit and worked around 2 walks and Brumbaugh’s second throwing error in 3 scoreless innings. Ethan McElvain pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings.

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