Arkansas Razorbacks Rank Above One SEC Team in FPI Rankings

The Arkansas Razorbacks rank 47th overall in ESPN's Football Power Index rankings, coming in above only one other SEC team, Mississippi State.

What do the rankings mean for Arkansas Razorbacks?

The rankings aren't very high on the Hogs going into the 2026 season, with a projected win/loss total of 4.3/7.7.

Arkansas is only above one other SEC team, but comes in higher than 21 Power Four teams, including Boston College.

How do the rankings compare to other teams?

The Razorbacks come in above head coach Ryan Silverfield's former school, Memphis, and are ranked higher than Tulsa, which is projected to win only 5.7 games this season.

FPI gives Arkansas a 24.2 percent chance to get to the six-win threshold necessary to earn bowl eligibility.

What's next for the Arkansas Razorbacks?

The Razorbacks face tough opponents like Texas, ranked No. 2 by FPI, and Georgia, ranked No. 5, in the 2026 season, which starts with a game against North Alabama Lions on 2026-09-05.

The team has a 0.1 percent chance to win the SEC and a 1.7 percent chance to make the College Football Playoff in its first season under Silverfield.

Arkansas' opponents include LSU, ranked No. 9, and Texas A&M, ranked No. 11.

The Razorbacks have a tough road ahead, but will look to improve their standings throughout the season.