Hogs to Face Mississippi State Saturday

Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team travels to Starkville for SEC matchup

Feb. 7, 2026 at 12:55pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The #21 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team will face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday in Starkville. The Razorbacks are coming off a loss to Kentucky last weekend but have not lost back-to-back games all season. The Bulldogs are also coming off a close loss to Missouri. After this game, Arkansas will play at LSU, host Auburn, and then travel to Alabama.

Why it matters

This SEC matchup between two ranked teams is an important conference game for both squads as they jockey for position in the standings. The Razorbacks and Bulldogs have a long history of facing off, with this being the 62nd meeting between the two programs.

The details

The game will tip off at 11 a.m. Central Time and will be televised on ESPN2. Arkansas is 2-0 in SEC games following a midweek bye since the league went to an 18-game schedule in 2012-13. The Razorbacks won at Kentucky last season and beat Georgia at home in 2024 after a bye. Mississippi State is coming off a close 84-79 loss at Missouri in their last outing.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. Central Time.

The players

Arkansas Razorbacks

The #21 ranked men's basketball team of the University of Arkansas, a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The men's basketball team of Mississippi State University, a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

After the game against Mississippi State, the Razorbacks will play at LSU on February 10, host Auburn on Valentine's Day, and then travel to face Alabama on February 18.

The takeaway

This SEC matchup between two ranked teams is an important conference game that will impact the standings. Both the Razorbacks and Bulldogs will be looking to bounce back from recent close losses and establish themselves as contenders in the SEC.