Arkansas to Play Historic 2025 Football Schedule Featuring First-Ever Matchups
The 2025 college football season will be a landmark year for the Arkansas Razorbacks as they take the field in what promises to be one of the most intriguing and historic schedules in program history. Headlining the early part of the campaign are two first-ever matchups: a home showdown against storied powerhouse Notre Dame and a long-awaited in-state battle with Arkansas State.
The Razorbacks will kick off their 2025 season with a game that fans have been eagerly anticipating for years. Arkansas will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, marking the first meeting between the two traditional programs. With Notre Dame’s national pedigree and Arkansas’s passionate SEC fanbase, the matchup is expected to draw national attention and could be a defining moment early in the season.
Equally historic is Arkansas’s decision to face Arkansas State for the first time in program history. Despite both schools representing the state at the Division I level, the two have never met on the gridiron due to long-standing policies and scheduling practices. The 2025 clash represents a significant shift and signals a new era of in-state competition.
Both matchups will not only be milestones from a historical perspective but also carry real implications for the Razorbacks’ postseason hopes. Challenging non-conference opponents early in the year will serve as key preparation for Arkansas’s grueling SEC slate that follows.
Fans, alumni, and college football enthusiasts will be closely watching as the Razorbacks embark on this unique and bold journey. With tradition meeting new territory, the 2025 Arkansas football season is shaping up to be one for the history books.
