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How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: No. 11 Arkansas vs. No. 1 Texas
The No. 11 Arkansas Razorbacks (37-9, 14-7 SEC) will host the top team in the land when the No. 1 Texas Longhorns (38-5, 19-2 SEC) come to Baum-Walker Stadium for a Thursday-Saturday series.
The Razorbacks are in the midst of a three-weekend skid and have lost series against Georgia, Texas A&M and Florida in back-to-back-to-back weekends. Last weekend, Arkansas lost the series opener against the Gators, bounced back with a 7-0 win in Game 2 and dropped the rubber match 9-5.
Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn met with the media Wednesday to preview the series and said he’s glad the rivalry against the Longhorns is back in Texas’ first season in the Southeastern Conference.
“They’re not considered one of our rival schools that we play every year, we’ve got Missouri and Ole Miss for that, in baseball anyway,” Van Horn said. “But I’m sure that our fans are going to see it as a huge rivalry. Texas is having a great year and that throws a little fuel on the fire so to speak.
“We’ve been struggling a little bit, battling injuries and a few other things. But I’m sure that our players that are on the team now will kind of get a feel for what’s up when the games start and they see how our fans probably react to having the Longhorns in town again.”
The Diamond Hogs will likely be without freshman right-handed pitcher Carson Wiggins, who left Sunday’s game against Florida with an elbow injury. Van Horn said the first MRI didn’t show a tear.
“I mean, that means it’s not torn as of now,” Van Horn said Wednesday. “It might be (Wednesday) when we do the dye test…it just means if there’s a strain, you let it heal, you rehab and pitch when he’s ready. If there’s a nerve issue or something jumped out, you just deal with it. So we don’t know anything yet. We just know that the first MRI came in positive, it didn’t show a tear.”
A crucial series lies ahead for Arkansas, which is looking to get back on track as the postseason nears. After this weekend, the Hogs have two series left before the SEC and NCAA Tournaments.
Below are details on how to watch, BetSaracen betting lines and links to stream.
Who: No. 11 Arkansas Razorbacks (37-9, 14-7 SEC) vs. No. 1 Texas Longhorns (38-5, 19-2 SEC)
When: Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. CT
Where: Baum-Walker Stadium — Fayetteville, Arkansas
TV/Stream: ESPN2/Watch ESPN (Karl Ravech and Kyle Peterson)
Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network (Phil Elson and Bubba Carpenter)
Arkansas – LHP Zach Root (5-3, 4.50 ERA)
Texas – RHP Ruger Riojas (8-1, 2.98 ERA)
Below are details on the betting odds for the game and Double R Prop bets. To get in on the action, visit BetSaracen.com and click on the Arkansas Specials tab.
(Lines and odds are subject to change at any point after the publishing of this story. HawgBeat does not guarantee any bet as a winner or loser. You must be at least 21 years of age to use BetSaracen. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net)
*All odds accurate as of the publishing of this story. They are subject to change.*
Moneyline/Spread
– Arkansas: -170
– Texas: +130
CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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