Coaching change
Arkansas hires Ryan Silverfield
Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachSam Pittman32-34
After
New head coachRyan Silverfieldfrom Memphis (2020-2025); Memphis finished 8-5 in 2025
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 52nd of 136 in 2025.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53rd of 131 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2023 | 54th of 133 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2024 | 52nd of 134 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2025 | 52nd of 136 | upper half | 2-10 |
More facts
- Ryan Silverfield succeeded Sam Pittman (32-34), who left on September 28, 2025. Wikipedia, dated September 28, 2025
- Ryan Silverfield came from Memphis (2020-2025). Wikipedia
- Bobby Petrino had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated September 28, 2025.