Early 2026 Arkansas Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
7/1/202639 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to preview Arkansas' 2026 season.
After a disappointing 2-10 campaign, the Razorbacks enter a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield. Bud and Trey discuss the quarterback battle led by freshman KJ Jackson, the challenges of rebuilding an offense, and the many new faces expected to contribute on defense.
Can Arkansas bounce back quickly in year one under Silverfield, or is this still a longer-term rebuild? Plus, a full breakdown of the Razorbacks' 2026 schedule and expectations.
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(0:00) Turning the Page
(3:20) Quarterbacks
(6:20) Wide Receivers
(8:08) Running Backs
(11:22) Offensive Line
(13:50) Offensive Breakout
(14:55) New Defensive Staff
(18:00) Defensive Line
(21:50) Linebackers
(24:00) Secondary
(27:50) Schedule Breakdown
(33:00) Final Thoughts
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