Hogs making trip to Notre Dame in 2028 to make up game
The game at Notre Dame is back on, Arkansas and the Fighting Irish have rescheduled the game at Notre Dame Stadium for Sept. 16, 2028.
The Razorbacks’ first-ever trip to Notre Dame was wiped out last season due to the global pandemic and the Razorbacks’ ensuing all Southeastern Conference schedule.
The Hogs were slated to make the trek to South Bend for the first game of a home-and-home series on Sept. 12 before schedules were altered for the 2020 season.
Instead, the Razorbacks and Irish will play the first game of the home-and-home series in Fayetteville on Sept. 27, 2025, the originally scheduled date.
Moving the game at Notre Dame to the 2028 season gives Arkansas two scheduled non-conference games for that season with a home date against Memphis on the books for Sept. 9.
The Razorbacks are set to open the 2021 season and Sam Pittman’s second year at the helm against Rice on Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. on SEC Network+-ESPN+ inside Razorback Stadium.
The Hogs will then host former Southwest Conference rival Texas in primetime on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
The Hogs wrap up a three-game home stand the following week against Georgia Southern on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. on SEC Network as part of the University’s Family Weekend.
A historic matchup between Arkansas and UAPB is set for Oct. 23 inside War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The Razorbacks host SEC teams Auburn (Oct. 16) for homecoming, Mississippi State (Nov. 6) and Missouri (Nov. 26) at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.
Van Horn glad to get day off Friday after Hogs get past Vanderbilt
With Kevin Kopps shutting down the Commodores for last couple of innings, Dave Van Horn likes getting break at SEC Tournament.
Kopps after throwing just 30 pitches to shut down Commodores
Hogs reliever Kevin Kopps was sharp coming in and throwing needing just 30 pitches over the final three innings to lock down a win.
Goodheart gets big hit to break out of hitting slump in win over Vandy
Matt Goodheart’s double in the bottom of the fourth scored three runs and gave the Hogs a 4-3 lead that held up in 6-4 win.
Vandy’s Corbin wasn’t exactly interested in press conference
Commodores coach Tim Corbin really didn’t have a lot of enthusiasm to be talking much or answering questions after loss to Hogs.
Razorbacks’ kickoff times for first three games set
The game times for Arkansas’ first three games of the 2021 season are set and none of them will have an early-morning kickoff that bothers only some media folks.
Fans seem to prefer later starters for more tailgating time which should be back in full force for this season after missing last year with covid restrictions.
It is expected Razorback Stadium will be at full capacity for this season.
The Razorbacks will kick off Sam Pittman’s second season Sept. 4 against Rice at 1 p.m. on ESPN+-SEC Network+.
All games will be aired on HitThatLine.com and ESPN Arkansas 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs, 99.5 in Northwest Arkansas and 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home.
The Hogs and Owls will meet for the first time since 1991, Arkansas’ last year in the Southwest Conference. The Razorbacks are 35-29-3 all time against Rice dating back to 1919.
Arkansas hosts Georgia Southern in the third game of the season at 3 p.m. on SEC Network. The meeting between the Hogs and Eagles will be the first on the gridiron.
The Razorbacks’ game vs. Texas on Sept. 11 was previously announced for a 6 p.m. kickoff on ESPN.
As part of the SEC’s new media rights agreement, a number of non-conference games will be aired only on ESPN+, which is digital only.
The home team will determine the start time that doesn’t compete with exclusive air times by some networks.
This year, those contests will also air on the SEC Network+ digital platform. Both streams are accessible in the ESPN app via connected devices.
Nine such contests will air the opening three weeks of the 2021 season, with additional games to be added throughout the season via the normal in-season selection process.
Carpenter on impact of Slavens’ being out for Hogs
Razorback radio analyst Bubba Carpenter talked on Halftime with Phil Elson about how Brady Slavens’ injury could affect Razorbacks.
Holt on Lockhart’s big game to get Hogs rolling at SEC Tournament
Bob Holt of the Democrat-Gazette talked on Halftime on Thursday about Lael Lockhart’s solid seven innings against Georgia.
Wolfenbarger named Arkansas’ Gatorade Player of the Year
Incoming freshman Jersey Wolfenbarger was named the Arkansas Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year, announced today.
With her win in 2019-20, Wolfenbarger joins an elite club of multiple time winners, including Christyn Williams, Jordan Danberry, Tyler Scaife, Morgan Hook, Shekinna Stricklen, and Kelly Johnson.
Sasha Goforth, who will play alongside Wolfenbarger this season, was the Gatorade Player in the state of Arkansas following the 2018-19 season.
The accolades continue to roll in for Wolfenbarger, who arrives as one of the most decorated incoming players in Razorback women’s basketball history.
On the national level, Wolfenbarger was named a McDonald’s All-American, a Jordan Brand Classic Invitee and was selected as one of five players that will have a shot at one of Team USA’s three vacant roster spots for the U19 World Cup.
At the state level, Wolfenbarger garnered Arkansas player of the year honors from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Max Preps and the Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association.
At the time of her signing, Wolfenbarger was the number seven overall player and top ranked wing in ESPN’s HoopGurlz 2021 recruiting rankings.
The awards are not hollow, though, as Wolfenbarger impacted winning during her illustrious high school career.
She is coming off her second state title with Northside High School, as she led the Grizzlies to a 26-2 record and a Class 6A State Championship in 2020-21. She averaged 19.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 blocks per game during her final high school campaign.
