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Texas vs. Arkansas: Historic Rivalry Reignited in SEC Play
23 Nov
Summary
- Texas hosts Arkansas for the first time in 34 years as new SEC rivals.
- Arkansas faces an eight-game losing streak, including five under interim coach.
- Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is out for Saturday's game.
The storied rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks is set for a significant chapter as they clash as SEC opponents. This marks the first time in 34 years that the Razorbacks will play in Austin against the No. 17 ranked Longhorns. The game takes place at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium this Saturday.
The Arkansas program is currently in a challenging phase, marked by an eight-game losing streak. This includes five losses under interim head coach Bobby Petrino, following the September termination of Sam Pittman. Despite the losing record, the Razorbacks have consistently stayed competitive, with only one loss exceeding three points since Pittman's departure.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is emphasizing the threat Arkansas poses, labeling it a potential trap game, especially with a rivalry matchup against No. 3 Texas A&M looming. This challenge is amplified by the news that junior linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. has been officially ruled out for Saturday's contest.
