Arkansas vs Vanderbilt: Football Matchup Returns After 11-Year Hiatus
The Razorbacks and Commodores face off in Nashville for the first time since 2011, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2.
The Arkansas Razorbacks and Vanderbilt Commodores are set to square off in Nashville this weekend, marking the first meeting between the programs since 2018. The Razorbacks lead the all-time series 7-3, with a perfect 4-0 record in Nashville. The teams last met in 2011, with Arkansas emerging victorious 31-28.
The matchup is a chance for the Razorbacks to shake off their reputation as the new Vanderbilt, a team they have dominated in the past. In matchups against Vanderbilt, Arkansas has dominated, taking all four meetings, the most recent being in 2011.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, with ESPN2 broadcasting the matchup. Arkansas has a perfect record in their head-to-heads against Vanderbilt, with their most recent triumph occurring in 2011.
Arkansas has enjoyed a winning streak against Vanderbilt, taking all four meetings in the series. They will look to continue that trend this weekend.
This weekend's matchup is the 11th meeting between the programs, with Arkansas holding a 7-3 edge in the all-time series.
Why it matters
The matchup is a chance for the Razorbacks to shake off their reputation as the new Vanderbilt, a team they have dominated in the past.
What's next
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, with ESPN2 broadcasting the matchup.
How the story unfolded
- New York Times Here’s what to know.
- Arkansas Razorbacks 10 Things To Know – Vanderbilt
- 247Sports Arkansas at Vanderbilt Game Day HQ
Read the original reporting
- Arkansas Razorbacks – 10 Things To Know – Vanderbilt ↗
- Whole Hog Sports – Arkansas football goes to Nashville with chance to shake off reputation as the new Vanderbilt ↗
- 247Sports – Arkansas at Vanderbilt Game Day HQ ↗
- Yahoo Sports – Arkansas football vs Vanderbilt score, live updates, TV channel ↗
- New York Times – Here’s what to know. ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with Arkansas vs Vanderbilt?
The Razorbacks and Commodores face off in Nashville for the first time since 2011, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m.
When was this Arkansas vs Vanderbilt news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 17, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from New York Times, is dated October 15, 2026.
What are the main details of the Arkansas vs Vanderbilt story?
The Razorbacks lead the all-time series 7-3. The Razorbacks have a flawless record in their contests against Vanderbilt, with a total of four victories, the most recent being in 2011.
Why does the Arkansas vs Vanderbilt news matter?
The matchup is a chance for the Razorbacks to shake off their reputation as the new Vanderbilt, a team they have dominated in the past.
What's next for Arkansas vs Vanderbilt?
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, with ESPN2 broadcasting the matchup.
Who reported the Arkansas vs Vanderbilt story?
This brief is based on reporting from New York Times, Yahoo Sports, Arkansas Razorbacks, Whole Hog Sports and 247Sports. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
