Ryan Silverfield is the next Arkansas Razorbacks football head coach, already officially hired by the university to lead the program.

Who is the next coach?

  • The University of Arkansas announced that Ryan Silverfield has been named the 35th head coach of the Razorbacks, replacing Sam Pittman.
  • Silverfield previously served as the head coach at Memphis, where he compiled around 50 wins over six seasons before taking the Arkansas job.

When and why was he hired?

  • Arkansas confirmed Silverfield’s hiring in late November 2025, shortly after moving on from Sam Pittman following a disappointing season.
  • Athletic director Hunter Yurachek cited Silverfield’s sustained winning record at Memphis and his fit with Arkansas’ vision of competing for the College Football Playoff as key reasons for the hire.

What does this mean for Razorback football?

  • Silverfield arrives as one of the more successful coaches from the Group of Five ranks, with multiple 10‑win seasons and consistent bowl appearances on his résumé.
  • Arkansas has already begun reshaping its staff around him, including bringing in new offensive assistants like quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett to modernize and stabilize the offense for 2026.

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