Facing off against the Texas Longhorns is always a daunting challenge for Arkansas, but the Razorbacks may have a unique opportunity in 2025. After a season of tough matchups, Arkansas is set to face Texas on November 22, and this time, the schedule makers have handed them a potential edge.
For Texas, this game may not carry the same weight as it does for Arkansas. With a long history of dominance—Texas holds a 56-23 edge in the series—many Longhorns fans don’t see the Razorbacks as their biggest rival. However, the timing of this game might play right into Arkansas’ hands. Sandwiched between two massive contests—a rematch with Georgia and the heated rivalry with Texas A&M—Texas could be vulnerable. If the Longhorns overlook the Hogs, Arkansas might catch them on a down day, possibly with a less-than-optimal “C” game.
Texas’ matchup against Georgia on November 15 will be a battle for SEC supremacy, and following that, the A&M game will be pivotal for the Longhorns’ playoff hopes. This creates the perfect storm for Arkansas to steal an upset. If Texas has a hangover from a tough loss or is distracted by the looming A&M game, the Razorbacks could capitalize.
While Texas enters as the favorite with home-field advantage and superior talent, including quarterback Arch Manning, the Hogs aren’t without hope. Arkansas has a rich history of shocking the Longhorns, and their star quarterback, Taylen Green—an upgraded version of Matt Jones—has the tools to lead the Razorbacks to another memorable upset.
Texas will undoubtedly be tested early in the season, especially with a tough opener against Ohio State, and Arkansas will be aiming to build momentum for this crucial showdown. If the Razorbacks are firing on all cylinders, they might just pull off one of those “nobody saw it coming” victories.
With both teams having much to prove, this game could be a turning point in the Razorbacks’ season. An upset win in Austin? It’s within the realm of possibility, and Arkansas is ready to make its mark in 2025.
