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Arkansas fans largely skipped the stripe-out game against No. 2 Georgia, crowding the lower bowl with sparse turnout and $9 tickets as the Razorbacks lost 45-17 under first-year coach Ryan Silverfield; social-media chatter about a boycott grew while the Board of Trustees launched a review of Razorback Athletics to boost football resources, signaling a rough start before next week’s Tulsa game.
Georgia is traveling with a 74-player road squad to Arkansas due to SEC limits, revealing a position-by-position breakdown: 4 quarterbacks, 5 running backs, 11 wide receivers, 5 tight ends, 11 offensive linemen, 10 defensive linemen, 3 outside linebackers, 7 inside linebackers, 13 defensive backs, and 5 specialists. Notable picks include Nick Peal at running back over Jae Lamar; all five second-year wideouts are on the trip, including Thomas Blackshear returning from a wrist injury. Marcus Harrison’s injury opened a roster spot; outside linebacker depth is thin with two freshmen among three players. Valdin Sone is the lone freshman on the defensive line. Colton Dermer is the backup snapper, with Harran Zureikat as the backup punter/kicker. Georgia will have a full roster next week at home against Oklahoma.
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution directing UA System President Jay B. Silveria to lead a comprehensive review of the athletic department to identify how to strengthen resources and leadership for the Razorbacks football program, with no timeline or specific changes laid out yet.
Georgia guard Marcus Harrison has been ruled out for Saturday’s noon matchup with Arkansas, forcing the Bulldogs to rely on Daniel Calhoun and Cortez Smith at left guard after Harrison’s absence. Dontrell Glover and Zykie Helton started at left and right guard in the first two games. Georgia had previously ruled out defensive backs Tyriq Green and Justice Fitzpatrick and outside linebacker Chase Linton, and also expects to be without outside linebacker Amaris Williams, running back Dante Dowdell and wide receiver Thomas Blackshear. Arkansas has ruled out tight ends Huston Hendrix and Maddox Lassiter, with defensive back Brandon Ford listed as doubtful. The game kicks off at noon ET on ABC.
Georgia's first SEC availability report lists three players out for Saturday’s noon matchup with Arkansas—DB Tyriq Green, DB Justice Fitzpatrick, and OLB Chase Linton—while LB Amaris Williams remains out with an ACL injury. Veterans and freshmen Khamari Brooks and PJ Dean will handle added depth, with other noted injuries including running back Dante Dowdell and WR Thomas Blackshear; Isiah Canion is healthy but has yet to catch a pass this season, and the SEC will release further updates before kickoff.
Utah rolled to a 43-10 win over Arkansas at Rice-Eccles, using a versatile Dampier–Byrd Ficklin duo and a deep receiving corps to pile up 442 yards on 60 plays. Dampier had 311 total yards with four touchdowns, Noah Bennee led with 113 receiving yards, and Utah’s defense added four sacks and 13 pass breakups. The decisive performance signals Utah’s high ceiling and serves as a message to the Big 12.
Simmons First National Corp., parent of Simmons Bank, announced in an SEC filing that it will close 26 branches across six states, including six locations in Arkansas (Pine Bluff, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Hot Springs and Jonesboro). About 100 employees will be affected, with roughly 70% expected to transfer to other branches or positions. The closures, effective December 4, are part of a broader retail network strategy and are expected to generate $20–$23 million in pre-tax costs and $40–$45 million in third-quarter expenses, while anticipated annual revenue would rise by $37–$42 million once fully implemented, as the company maintains service through nearby branches and other channels.
A Tennessee grandfather visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park with his granddaughters found a 2.29-carat yellow diamond after about 30 minutes; park staff confirmed the gem, which he named the Sage Juniper Diamond, noting yellow stones are rare at the park. It was the third-largest diamond found there this year, with 351 diamonds registered in 2026; the park does not grade stones, and officials advised seeking a certified gemologist for appraisal.
Buc-ee’s is continuing its rapid expansion, opening its 58th store in Benton, Arkansas, and signaling more locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by 2027, with additional sites planned through 2029, as CEO Arch Aplin III praises ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states with strong workforces; the chain has faced trademark lawsuits over its beaver logo, including a case against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, and recent media coverage of its growth.
Buc-ee's is expanding beyond Texas with six new travel centers across six states, including a Benton, Arkansas location that opened Aug. 17 and is expected to create more than 200 jobs; the chain also plans openings in Louisiana, Kansas, Wisconsin and other states through 2027–2029, while facing trademark-related lawsuits over its beaver logo.
A Maumelle High School football player found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. Police had to pour water into the helmet to coax the snake out, after which animal services relocated it to a wooded area. The student finished practice with a different helmet, and the coach reminded players to carefully inspect equipment for hazards.
An 18-year-old Black woman, Alisa Hackett, filed a federal lawsuit against Arkansas State Police trooper Moisses Arellano, alleging he slammed her to the ground and punched her in the face during an Aug. 1 traffic stop in Mississippi County; Hackett, who was unarmed and not a threat, says she complied to no threat yet was struck after objecting and resisting handcuffing, per the lawsuit and the trooper’s report, which notes a closed-fist strike after she allegedly threw a clipboard and refused to roll over. Hackett was booked on several minor charges the next day; attorney Benjamin Crump is calling for a use-of-force investigation. ASP has not commented.
A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas discovered a two-foot venomous cottonmouth inside his helmet during practice. Police poured water into the headgear to coax the snake out, and animal services relocated the snake to a wooded area. The player continued practice with a replacement helmet, and the coach reminded players to thoroughly inspect equipment for any intruders.
A Maumelle High School football player wore a helmet for about an hour before discovering a two-foot-long venomous cottonmouth snake inside; animal services removed the reptile and relocated it to a nearby river, and officials urged players to check gear before use to prevent future scares.
An Arkansas high school football player practiced for about an hour with a two-foot venomous cottonmouth snake tucked inside the helmet; coaches discovered the snake during a helmet inspection, secured the helmet, and animal services relocated the reptile, underscoring safety concerns about snakes finding dark, protected spaces in schools.