The Hogs have limped back to Fayetteville after a crushing defeat in Knoxville. After looking like they had gelled since Michigan, the Razorbacks were physically dominated by No. 1 Tennessee. It was a rude wake-up call, but it may have been needed heading into conference play.
The road doesn't get easier with Ole Miss coming to the Hill. Arkansas will have their hands full with the No. 23 Rebels. Chris Beard has his team firing on all cylinders midway through the 2025 season. At 12-2, Ole Miss has only lost to teams in the top 25, including the 2024 NCAA Tournament runner-up Purdue and No. 19 ranked Memphis.
It's a golden opportunity for Arkansas. The Rebel will most likely be a quad-1 win at the end of the season. With Arkansas at home and being embarrassed on the road Saturday, they shouldn't lack motivation. Potentially, the team has the backing of 19,000 screaming Hog fans in Bud Walton Arena. All the conditions are right for a rebound win. In other words, it's time to put up or shut up for Arkansas.
Here's how you can watch/listen to Arkansas's game against Ole Miss:
How to watch or listen to Arkansas Basketball vs. Ole Miss
1. How to watch Arkansas basketball vs Ole Miss
- Date: Jan, 8, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM (CT)
- Network: ESPN2
2. 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 Ole Miss betting Odds
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.com
Spread: Arkansas -3.5
Arkansas moneyline: -176
Ole Miss moneyline: +146
Over/under: 148.5
4. Key Ole Miss players
- G Sean Pedulla: 14.1 Pts, 44.5 FG%, 40.5 3FG%, 3.5 Reb, 3.6 Ast, 2.4 Stl
- G Jaylen Murray: 12.5 Pts, 45 FG%, 43.8 3FG%, 2.3 Reb, 4 Ast, 1.6 Stl
- F Malik Dia: 7.1 Pts, 41.1 FG%, 5.5 Reb
5. Key Arkansas players
- F Adou Thiero: 16.9 Pts, 61 FG%, 5.7 Reb, 2.2 Ast, 2 Stl
- G Boogie Fland: 15.6 Pts. 43.6 FG%, 38.2 3FG%. 3.4 Reb, 5.9 Ast, 1.9 Stl
- F Trevon Brazile: 6.8 Pts, 66 FG%, 5.0 Reb, 1.8 Blk
6. Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard
- Record at Ole Miss: 32-14
- Second season with the Rebels
- Led three different programs to the NCAA Tournament since 2016 (Texas Tech, Texas, Ole Miss)
7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari
- Career Record: 866-266 (.765)
- First season with the Hogs
- Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
- Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship