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Arkansas Hires Ryan Silverfield as New Football Coach

11/30/2025

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Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield, the Memphis Tigers head coach, to be its new football coach, replacing Sam Pittman after a 2-10 season.
Silverfield, 46, led Memphis to a 50-25 record since 2020.
Memphis did not reach an American Conference title game during his tenure.
He faces challenges at Arkansas due to a lack of elite resources, following the Razorbacks' winless SEC season.

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Story summary

Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield, the Memphis Tigers head coach, to be its new football coach, replacing Sam Pittman after a 2-10 season.
Silverfield, 46, led Memphis to a 50-25 record since 2020.
Memphis did not reach an American Conference title game during his tenure.
He faces challenges at Arkansas due to a lack of elite resources, following the Razorbacks' winless SEC season.