Rakeem Boyd

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off LSU defender Cordale Flott (25) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Burks is the returning SEC leader in receiving yards per game after catching 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Pittman's improving Arkansas program faces daunting schedule

By Eric W. Bolin Aug. 17, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri takes on ex-coach Odom, Arkansas in rivalry game

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Arkansas RB Rakeem Boyd opts out to prepare for NFL draft

Dec. 01, 2020 07:49 PM EST
Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd has opted out of the rest of this season to focus on preparing for the NFL draft. Boyd made the...

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks, left, talks with Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Arkansas at Florida 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) stays in bounds for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Mond leads No. 8 Texas A&M to 42-31 win over Arkansas

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 31, 2020 11:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Florida, in Oxford, Miss. Kiffin's first season at Mississippi has been anything but boring so far: Three straight shootouts, a quarterback putting up huge numbers and the nation's worst defense statistically. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

Arkansas ready to move on from close loss to Auburn

By Chip Souza Oct. 15, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman talks with a game official during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

No. 13 Auburn beats Arkansas 30-28 on Carlson's field goal

By John Zenor Oct. 10, 2020 08:59 PM EDT

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) runs past Arkansas lineman Myron Cunningham (76) as he returns an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Bennett helps No. 4 Georgia rally past Arkansas 37-10

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 26, 2020 08:15 PM EDT

Georgia receiver Kearis Jackson (10) is brought down by Arkansas defender Jordan Silver (48) after a big gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Georgia at Arkansas 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks warms up before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. New Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will have Franks, a graduate transfer from Florida, to run his offense. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:10 PM EDT

Georgia cheerleaders pose with the school mascot "Uga" before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Football is being played in the Power Five conferences, but many of the longstanding traditions that go along with the games are on hold during the pandemic. Georgia's white English bulldog Uga and other live animal mascots won't be in SEC stadiums because of the conference's precautions against coronavirus. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, file)

What’s old is new again as No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 24, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd carries against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. After a promising 2018, Boyd was a breakout star in the Southeastern Conference with 1,133 yards rushing and eight touchdowns last season.
(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Pick Six: Boyd, Stills are overlooked stars on losing teams

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 02, 2020 02:29 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 1 LSU has sights set on SEC West title vs Arkansas

By Brett Martel Nov. 22, 2019 12:11 PM EST

Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd finds a hole in the Western Kentucky defense as he runs for an 86-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

No. 1 LSU has sights on ‘Boot,’ SEC West title, vs Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 02:21 PM EST

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

No. 4 Georgia continues playoff chase with another big test

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Western Kentucky quarterback Ty Story dives into the end zone to score a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Storey leads Western Kentucky past former team Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 09, 2019 03:19 PM EST

Mississippi State snaps slide, rolls past Arkansas 54-24

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 02, 2019 07:26 PM EDT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Both Arkansas and Mississippi State entered Saturday's game having underplayed to expectations. Both its head coaches have been...