- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Arkansas Football Kicks Off Spring Practice
New head coach Ryan Silverfield leads first practices after NCAA Tournament run
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:00am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Southwest Times Record attended its first Arkansas football spring practice under new head coach Ryan Silverfield, who took over the program after the Razorbacks' men's basketball team made a deep run in the NCAA Tournament under John Calipari. The reporter provides an inside look at the early stages of Silverfield's tenure and the team's preparations for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
Arkansas football is entering a new era with Silverfield as the head coach, replacing longtime leader Sam Pittman. The spring practices will be crucial for Silverfield to implement his vision and evaluate the team's talent as he looks to build on the program's recent success and compete in the SEC.
The details
The reporter observed the fourth spring practice session, having missed the first week while the men's basketball team was still competing in the NCAA Tournament. The practice featured drills, scrimmages, and evaluations of both returning players and newcomers as Silverfield and his staff work to shape the roster for the 2026 season.
- The fourth spring practice for Arkansas football was held on April 1, 2026.
- Arkansas' men's basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament prior to the football team's spring practices beginning.
The players
Ryan Silverfield
The new head coach of the Arkansas football team, taking over after the program's previous long-time leader, Sam Pittman, stepped down.
John Calipari
The head coach of the Arkansas men's basketball team, who led the Razorbacks on a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament before the football team's spring practices began.
What’s next
The Arkansas football team will continue its spring practice schedule over the next several weeks, with the annual Red-White spring game scheduled for April 20, 2026.
The takeaway
The start of spring practices marks an important transition period for the Arkansas football program as it looks to build on recent success under new leadership. The early sessions will be crucial for the team to adapt to Silverfield's coaching style and establish a foundation for the upcoming season.
