who did arkansas hire as head coach

Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as its new head football head coach.

Who Arkansas Hired as Head Coach

• The Arkansas Razorbacks chose Ryan Silverfield, formerly the head coach at Memphis, to lead the football program.

• He replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired during the 2025 season after a 2–3 start and overall losing record at Arkansas.

Quick background on Silverfield

• Silverfield built a strong résumé at Memphis, going around 50–25 (50–24 in some reports) over six seasons and consistently reaching bowl games.

• His Memphis teams earned multiple wins over Power 4 opponents and an AP Top 25 finish, which helped elevate him to the top of Arkansas’ candidate list.

Why Arkansas picked him

• Arkansas leadership highlighted his sustained winning, program-building track record, and fit with their goal of competing for the College Football Playoff.

• The school also emphasized his familiarity with the region and belief that, with increased financial investment in football, he can turn Arkansas into a consistent contender.

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