October 17, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.
by Tom Murphy
Make no mistake, this one was huge for the Arkansas football program.
Massive for first-year coach Ryan Silverfield, trying to reignite the fortunes of Arkansas football and a salve for an aching fan base.
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