While today's game may not invoke the most excitement for Hog fans on paper, it's Arkansas football's official start of the season, and it gives the Razorbacks a great opportunity to experiment and tweak any concerns without risking a loss.
Alabama A&M lost as much in the transfer portal as anyone in college football, losing its top three players at receiver and running back. However, the Bulldogs have a seven-year quarterback returning in Cornelious Brown.
On the other hand, the Razorbacks are returning their own QB in Taylen Green, who's primed to have a massive season in 2025, and a rebuilt offensive line to protect him. The receiver corps is almost completely new, but they've shone throughout fall camp.
How to watch or listen to Arkansas football vs. Alabama A&M
1. How to watch Arkansas football vs Alabama A&M

- Date: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
- Time: 3:15 (CT)
- Network: SEC Network
- Streaming: FuboTV
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. Key Alabama A&M players

- QB Cornelious Brown: 1,666 yards passing, 12 TDs, 151.5 YPG (2024 season)
- WR Donivan Wright: 216 yards receiving, 2 TDs, 19.6 YPG (2024 season)
- LB Jalen Wright: 40 tackles, 12 solo, 4 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble (2024 season)
4. Key Arkansas players

- QB Taylen Green: 3,154 yards passing, 15 TDs, 242.6 YPG, 602 yards rushing, 8 TDs
- RB Braylen Russell: 354 yards rushing, 3 TDs, 35.4 YPG
- LB Xavian Sorey: 99 tackles, 40 solo, 9.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 Int, 3 QB hurries
5. Alabama A&M head coach Sam Shade
For the last two seasons, Alabama A&M has opened the year playing an SEC opponent.
— Alexa Harley (@AlexaHarleyTV) July 16, 2025
This year, they will travel to face Arkansas on August 30th, which will also be the first game played under Sam Shade.
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- First-time head coach
- First season with the Bulldogs
- Played eight seasons in the NFL between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins
6. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman

- Record at Arkansas: 30-31
- First-time head coach, sixth season with Arkansas
- Led Arkansas to No. 8 AP-ranked team in the nation in 2021
- 2021 Outback Bowl and 2022 & 2024 Liberty Bowl champion