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SEC Power Rankings Provide Hope, But Tough Schedule Awaits Razorbacks
Arkansas faces a daunting 2026 schedule filled with top-ranked SEC opponents.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The 2026 SEC power rankings from CBS Sports don't have Arkansas at the bottom of the conference, but the Razorbacks' schedule is still filled with matchups against the league's elite teams. Texas, Georgia, and Texas A&M are projected as the SEC's top programs, and all three are on Arkansas' schedule, making for a challenging path to the postseason.
Why it matters
The rankings provide context on the difficulty of Arkansas' schedule, which features multiple games against teams expected to contend for the SEC title. This will test the Razorbacks' depth, preparation, and ability to sustain performance throughout the season.
The details
Arkansas opens the season with a non-conference game against North Alabama, followed by a road trip to Utah. The SEC schedule begins in late September with a home game against Georgia, one of the league's top-ranked teams. The Razorbacks then face a daunting October stretch that includes road games at Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, as well as home contests against Tennessee and Missouri. The regular season closes with a road game at Texas, the top-ranked team in the CBS Sports power rankings.
- Arkansas opens the season at home against North Alabama.
- The Razorbacks travel to Utah in Week 2.
- Georgia visits Fayetteville in late September.
- Arkansas plays at Texas A&M in early October.
- The regular season ends with a road game at Texas.
The players
Kirby Smart
The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, one of the top-ranked teams in the SEC according to the CBS Sports power rankings.
Arch Manning
The quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, the top-ranked team in the CBS Sports SEC power rankings.
Eli Drinkwitz
The head coach of the Missouri Tigers, who will host Arkansas in Fayetteville later in the season.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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