On September 12, the Arkansas Razorbacks will step onto the gridiron for the first time under head coach Ryan Silverfield, traveling to Rice‑Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City to meet No. 20 Utah in a landmark matchup that marks the inaugural meeting between the two programs.
Game Details
The contest is slated to kick off at 9:15 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, with ESPN serving as the television broadcaster and the game also available via ESPN+ and Fubo TV streaming platforms.
Utah’s dominance at home is evident; the Utes have compiled a 126‑42 record inside Rice‑Eccles Stadium and have rattled off 18 straight victories from 2020 through 2023, creating a challenging atmosphere for any visiting team.
Adding to the narrative, Utah opened its season with a win over Idaho, a triumph overseen by first‑year head coach Morgan Scalley, while senior quarterback Devon Dampier, recognized as one of the most seasoned signal‑callers in college football, will spearhead the offense.
Arkansas, meanwhile, enters the game riding a 1‑0 start after a decisive victory over North Alabama in its season opener, but the Razorbacks’ early‑season schedule and limited experience have led analysts to project a narrow win for the Utes, with a predicted final score of 30‑20.
Beyond the on‑field storylines, the game offers Utah a chance to improve its modest 2‑7 record against SEC opponents, highlighted by a notable upset over Florida three years prior, while Silverfield’s debut tests the Razorbacks’ ability to adapt to a hostile road environment.