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LSU Rivalry Game Set for Thanksgiving Weekend 2026
11 Jun
Summary
- Arkansas football's 2026 rivalry game against LSU is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
- The SEC has announced TV windows for all conference-controlled matchups in 2026.
- The Razorbacks will begin the Ryan Silverfield era facing North Alabama at 3:15 p.m.
The Arkansas Razorbacks' 2026 football schedule, including game time windows, has been released by the SEC. A significant announcement confirms the annual rivalry game against LSU will return to Thanksgiving weekend. This highly anticipated matchup will be played in the Hogs' home stadium with a morning kickoff.
The Razorbacks will commence the Ryan Silverfield era at home against North Alabama with a 3:15 p.m. kickoff. Subsequent non-conference games include an away contest against Utah at 9:15 p.m. and a Week 3 home game against Georgia with an 11 a.m. start. A 7 p.m. game against Tulsa will conclude the non-conference portion of the schedule.
The team will then embark on eight consecutive conference games. Four of these matchups against Texas A&M, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Missouri are designated as FLEX games, with kickoff times to be determined later, falling between 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Following an open week, Arkansas will play an early (11 a.m. - Noon) road game at Auburn, followed by a FLEX game against South Carolina and an afternoon road contest against Texas.
