Stories by Matt Jones

Ex-Hog standout Moore dies at 88 Henry Moore, an Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inductee who starred in football at Little Rock High School and at the University of Arkansas, died Sunday at 88.The Pulaski County coroner's office co... January 31, 2023

New Razorback assistant Wilson signed for 2 years FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas secondary coach Deron Wilson’s first contract with the Razorbacks is for two seasons. Wilson’s contract, which was released Friday through a Freedom of Inform... January 27, 2023

$5 million donation given for UA basketball center FAYETTEVILLE -- The Razorback Foundation announced Thursday that it had received a $5 million donation from a Little Rock family which will have an athletics building named in its honor.The University... January 27, 2023

Razorbacks to rename basketball center after $5 million donation FAYETTEVILLE — The Razorback Foundation announced Thursday it had received a $5 million donation from a Little Rock family who will have an athletics building named in its honor. Arkansas&r... January 26, 2023

Hogs beat LSU with great defense FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas won its second consecutive basketball game with a convincing 60-40 victory over LSU on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks (14-6, 3-5 SEC) led by as many as ... January 24, 2023

Enos contract for up to 5 years FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas offensive coordinator Dan Enos signed a three-year contract with the Razorbacks that can be extended for up to two additional years. Enos will be paid an annual sala... January 20, 2023

Hogs blow late lead at Missouri, drop 4th consecutive game Arkansas’ road woes continued Wednesday as the 25th-ranked Razorbacks blew a late 10-point lead and lost 79-76 at Missouri.The Tigers made all eight of their free-throw attempts in the final 30 ... January 18, 2023

Enos hired as Arkansas' offensive coordinator FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has hired Dan Enos as offensive coordinator, a title he held from 2015-17. Enos, 54, has spent the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland. He also had... January 18, 2023

Briles reportedly leaving for TCU FAYETTEVILLE — ESPN reported Wednesday that Kendal Briles has accepted the offensive coordinator job at TCU, ending his three-year run in the same position at Arkansas. FootballScoop.com an... January 18, 2023

Tusk V, Razorback mascot, dies at age of 4 FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas’ mascot, Tusk V, died Sunday at his habitat in Dardanelle, according to a press release Tuesday from the UA athletics department. The death w... January 17, 2023

Alabama snaps Arkansas' 17-game home win streak FAYETTEVILLE — Fourth-ranked Alabama ended Arkansas’ 17-game home winning streak Wednesday. The Crimson Tide defeated the 15th-ranked Razorbacks 84-69 to record their fifth consecutiv... January 11, 2023

Razorbacks rally from 17 down to beat 20th-ranked Missouri FAYETTEVILLE — An Arkansas freshman put on a show Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena, but not one of the ones you might expect. Joseph Pinion, a Morrilton native, set season highs in point... January 4, 2023

NCAA says Pac-12 crew erred in targeting call at Liberty Bowl FAYETTEVILLE — The NCAA quickly reversed a targeting penalty against Arkansas cornerback Quincey McAdoo on Thursday, one day after the freshman was ejected in the second overtime of the Razorbac... December 29, 2022

Bowl win triggers raise, contract extension for Pittman FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' 55-53 victory over Kansas in three overtimes at the Liberty Bowl on Wednesday triggered a pay raise and contract extension for third-year head coach Sam Pittman.&nbs... December 29, 2022

Scoring no issue for Hogs MEMPHIS -- The University of Arkansas had its highest-scoring quarter and half in 44 bowl games in beating Kansas 55-53 in triple overtime on Wednesday night in the Liberty Bowl.The Razorbacks scored ... December 29, 2022

No. 9 Arkansas drops SEC opener at LSU LSU’s Adam Miller made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining and Arkansas’ Jordan Walsh just missed a half-court heave at the buzzer as the ninth-ranked Razorbacks lost 60-57 in their... December 28, 2022

Razorbacks escape, beat Kansas in 3 OTs at Liberty Bowl MEMPHIS — Arkansas’ football team narrowly avoided its biggest single-game collapse ever Wednesday at the Liberty Bowl. The Razorbacks defeated Kansas 55-53 in three overtimes to win ... December 28, 2022

Hogs ranked 9th in latest AP poll FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas moved up one place to No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll Monday. The ranking matches the Razorbacks’ best this season. Arkansas (11-1) has been ranked n... December 26, 2022

Smith out for Razorbacks' first SEC game FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas freshman guard Nick Smith will not play when the ninth-ranked Razorbacks open SEC play at LSU. The game between Arkansas (11-1) and LSU (11-1) is scheduled to tip of... December 26, 2022

Razorbacks sign 19 high schoolers, 4 transfers FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas signed 19 high school football players Wednesday on the first day of the early national signing period. The Razorbacks’ class was ranked 21st nationally by 247... December 21, 2022

Williams arrives, touts 'intimidating defense' FAYETTEVILLE — New Arkansas football defensive coordinator Travis Williams was formally introduced at a news conference Monday. Williams signed a three-year contract worth a starting annual... December 19, 2022

Arkansas targets UCF defensive coordinator FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas is expected to hire Central Florida defensive coordinator Travis Williams to the same position, a source confirmed to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Saturday.Multiple p... December 17, 2022

Catalon transferring from Arkansas; Jones not expected to return FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas safety Jalen Catalon will enter the NCAA transfer portal. Catalon, a redshirt junior who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, has suffered season-ending shoulde... December 16, 2022

Pittman: Coordinator search nearing conclusion FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Friday that he has not hired a defensive coordinator, but is nearing a decision for the vacant position on his coaching staff. Pittman said he... December 16, 2022

Scherer will call defensive plays at Liberty Bowl FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas linebackers coach Michael Scherer will call plays for the Razorbacks’ defense during the Liberty Bowl game against Kansas on Dec. 28.Scherer, 29, is a second-year p... December 16, 2022

'I knew that I wanted it': Odom leaves Arkansas for UNLV FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom has been hired as the head coach at UNLV.Odom will be formally introduced at a news conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning. In a st... December 6, 2022

Sanders declares for NFL, will not play in Arkansas' bowl game FAYETTEVILLE — All-SEC linebacker Drew Sanders will declare for the NFL Draft and will not play in Arkansas' game against Kansas at the Liberty Bowl.Sanders, who has one season of eligibilit... December 6, 2022

No. 9 Razorbacks survive scare, beat UNC-Greensboro FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ ninth-ranked basketball team prevailed in an unexpected tight game Tuesday night. The Razorbacks overcame a poor first-half performance to defeat North Caroli... December 6, 2022

Razorbacks place 5 on AP's All-SEC team FAYETTEVILLE — Five Arkansas football players were voted All-SEC on Monday by members of The Associated Press. Running back Raheim Sanders, center Ricky Stromberg and linebacker Drew Sander... December 5, 2022

Razorbacks will play Kansas in the Liberty Bowl FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will play Kansas in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28 in Memphis. The game between the Razorbacks (6-6) and the Jayhawks (6-6) will kick off at 4:30 p.m. and will be telev... December 4, 2022

Razorbacks lose regular-season finale at Missouri Arkansas is still winless in football games at Missouri. The Razorbacks lost 29-27 to the Tigers on Friday in the Battle Line Rivalry game to fall to 0-6 all-time in Columbia, Mo., including 0-5 ... November 25, 2022

UA staff involved in on-court confrontation There was an on-court confrontation following the University of Arkansas' 78-74 overtime victory over San Diego State on Wednesday night at the Maui Invitational at the Lahaina (Hawaii) Civic Cent... November 25, 2022

Razorbacks force OT at the buzzer, beat San Diego State at Maui Invitational Arkansas concluded the Maui Invitational with another comeback bid Wednesday. This time, the ninth-ranked Razorbacks completed it. One night after they fell short against No. 10 Creighton, Arkansas de... November 23, 2022

Hogs fall to Creighton in top-10 thriller at Maui Invitational Creighton held off a resilient second-half effort by Arkansas, and the 10th-ranked Bluejays defeated the ninth-ranked Razorbacks 90-87 in a thrilling game Tuesday in the semifinals of the Maui Invitat... November 22, 2022

Razorbacks blow out Louisville at Maui Invitational Arkansas opened play at the Maui Invitational with a convincing 80-54 victory over Louisville on Monday at Lahaina Civic Center. The ninth-ranked Razorbacks put on a show in their first nationall... November 21, 2022

Razorbacks bowl eligible with win over 14th-ranked Ole Miss FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ football team earned bowl eligibility Saturday with a dominant victory over No. 14 Ole Miss. The Razorbacks won 42-27 in front of an announced attendance of 7... November 19, 2022

Razorbacks lose defensive struggle to LSU FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas dropped its second consecutive low-scoring game at home Saturday. The Razorbacks lost 13-10 to seventh-ranked LSU in front of 73,750 on a cold day at Reynolds Razorb... November 12, 2022

Keys to Victory Arkansas has questions at quarterback and LSU brings one of the hottest signal callers in the SEC to Reynolds Razorback Stadium today.Will KJ Jefferson play? If he does play, will he be more effective... November 12, 2022

Transfers lead Razorbacks to 18-point win in season opener FAYETTEVILLE — A pair of Arkansas transfers led the 10th-ranked Razorbacks to a 76-58 season-opening victory over North Dakota State on Monday at Bud Walton Arena. Guard Ricky Council (Wich... November 7, 2022

Smith misses Arkansas' season opener vs. North Dakota State FAYETTEVILLE — Nick Smith, Arkansas’ high-profile freshman guard, did not play Monday when the 10th-ranked Razorbacks opened the basketball season with a 76-58 victory over North Dakota St... November 7, 2022

Razorbacks beat UAPB to open season A big second quarter was the difference for the Arkansas’ women’s basketball team Monday night. The Razorbacks outscored Arkansas-Pine Bluff 28-7 in the second quarter and won 70-50 a... November 7, 2022

Razorbacks to host Missouri State in NCAA Tournament opener FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will host an NCAA Tournament soccer game against Missouri State on Friday at Razorback Field.The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. TV details have not been finalized.The Razor... November 7, 2022

Former UA basketball standout Huery dies FAYETTEVILLE -- Ron Huery did not win a national championship as a basketball player at the University of Arkansas, but he helped lay the groundwork for the Razorbacks' championship team in 1994, ... November 6, 2022

Freshman provides big spark FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas freshman Quincey McAdoo was not going to let down a huge contingent of friends and family in attendance for his first extensive action of the season on Friday.Th... November 6, 2022

Arkansas loses to Liberty at home FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ march toward bowl eligibility hit a major speed bump Saturday. The Razorbacks lost 21-19 to Liberty in front of an announced 70,072 at Reynolds Razorback Stad... November 5, 2022

Keys to Victory: Athleticism, crowd weigh heavily in favor of Razorbacks AthleticismArkansas coach Sam Pittman said in the preseason that his team looks like an SEC team.By that, Pittman meant the Razorbacks have the size and speed along the front lines comparable to the t... November 5, 2022

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Report: Yurachek rebuffs Auburn FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek turned down an offer to take the same job at Auburn, according to reporting Monday by Arkansas Business.The publication reporte... November 1, 2022

Yurachek to receive raise, extension after reported interest by Auburn FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek turned down an offer to take the same job at Auburn, according to reporting Monday by Arkansas Business.The publication r... October 31, 2022