It all comes down to today's game. All the blood, sweat, and tears — with all the adversity Arkansas basketball has navigated this year, it can all be made worth it with a win against Mississippi State.
The Razorbacks are coming off a roller coaster series of games. Starting with a massive "get right" game against Missouri, then an overtime thriller against the Longhorns, the Hogs went to Columbia, South Carolina, and put up a dud against the Gamecocks. And most recently, Arkansas blew out Vanderbilt in its own stadium.
At the moment, Arkansas is in the tournament, according to most experts, albeit, one of the lower projected seeds. That means today's matchup against Mississippi State is important to earning a sport. With the Hogs on the bubble, a victory would ensure a spot, while losing means Arkansas would have to win one or two games in the SEC Tournament to feel safe.
Can the Hogs lock in their NCAA Tournament spot today or will they take another step back? Here's how you can watch:
Arkansas Basketball vs Mississippi State: How to watch, listen, or stream
1. Arkansas basketball vs Mississippi State: How to watch
- Date: March 8, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM (CT)
- Network: SEC Network
- Streaming: FuboTV
2. Arkansas vs Mississippi State: How to listen
- Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
- Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
- Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
- Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5
3. Arkansas vs Mississippi State: betting odds
Betting odds courtesy of FanDuel.com
Spread: -1.5 Arkansas
Arkansas moneyline: -110
Oklahoma moneyline: +110
Over/under: 149.5
4. Key Mississippi State players
- G Josh Hubbard: 18.3 Pts, 39.7 FG%, 34.6 3FG%, 2.3 Reb, 3.2 Ast
- F KeShawn Murphy: 11.6 Pts, 56.9 FG%, 7.5 Reb, 1.2 Blk
- F Cameron Matthews: 7.3 Pts, 50.9 FG%, 6.7 Reb, 3.6 Ast, 2.5 Stl
5. Key Arkansas players
- F Trevon Brazile: 5.7 Pts, 63.6 FG%, 36.1 3FG%, 4.6 Reb, 1.2 Blk
- G DJ Wagner: 10.7 Pts, 40.4 FG%, 2.8 Reb, 3.4 Ast, 1 Stl
- F Zvonimir Ivisic: 9.9 Pts, 48.8 FG%, 39.5 3FG%, 4.6 Reb, 2.1 Blk
6. Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans
- Record at Mississippi State: 62-37
- Third season with the Bulldogs
- Has led Mississippi State to 20-win season all three years
7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari
- Career Record: 873-275 (.760)
- First season with the Hogs
- Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
- Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship