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Arkansas #12/13 in Preseason Polls; Face Top-15 Gonzaga Saturday

Arkansas Razorbacks (official)·Oct 19, 2026 · 12:12 PM CT
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Arkansas is ranked No. 12 in the preseason AP poll and No. 13 in the USA TODAY Coaches poll, coming off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances and the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. SEC media picked the Razorbacks to finish third in the league.

In the AP poll, Arkansas is the fourth-highest SEC team behind No. 1 Florida, No. 7 Texas and No. 8 Tennessee. Non-conference opponents Arizona, Michigan State and Virginia are also in the AP top 10.

Before the Nov. 3 opener against UAPB, the first-ever meeting between the schools, John Calipari's team plays two home exhibitions: Mark Few's Gonzaga on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m., and Memphis on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Both are on SEC Network Plus and are not part of the season-ticket package.

Key points

  • AP No. 12, Coaches No. 13
  • Exhibition vs. Gonzaga: Sat., Oct. 24, 3 p.m., SECN+
  • Season opener vs. UAPB on Nov. 3

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