On September 3, 2026, the University of North Alabama (UNA) will face the Arkansas Razorbacks in a landmark SEC showdown, marking the program’s first game against an SEC opponent since 1959 and its first encounter with a Power Five school since 2023.
The contest will be televised nationally on the SEC Network at 3:15 p.m., with former players Dave Neal and Cole Cubelic calling the action from the booth and Tori Petry reporting from the sideline; kickoff is set for 3:20 p.m., giving fans a brief pre‑game build‑up.
Tickets are available through the Razorback Ticket Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with visiting supporters allocated to section 120, while UNA fans can purchase seats via the university’s official channels and partner platforms.
UNA enters the game with a 32‑23 record in televised contests since 1980 and is chasing its first televised victory since 2016, a milestone that highlights the program’s recent resurgence; the matchup also revives a 27‑game winning streak against Arkansas schools that spanned 2005 to 2010, during which the Lions outscored their opponents by a combined 1,100 to 384.
A New Era for UNA Football
The game will be played at Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium, UNA’s new 10,000‑seat home that replaces the historic Braly Stadium, as the program begins its 78th season transitioning to a modern facility.
Fans can follow the action live on The Varsity Network, roarlions.com/watch, and across social media platforms such as Facebook, X, YouTube and Twitch, while an official watch party will gather supporters at Mugshot’s Grill & Bar in downtown Florence for a communal viewing experience.