Arkansas Razorbacks, UAPB Football to Clash in Season Opener

Historic Matchup to Showcase In-State Rivalry

Fayetteville, AR - The Arkansas Razorbacks will face off against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions in the season-opening game of the 2023 college football season. The highly anticipated matchup will take place on September 2, 2023, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

Renewed Rivalry

This game marks the first time the two Arkansas-based schools have met on the gridiron since 2014. The Razorbacks hold a 10-2 advantage in the all-time series, with their last victory coming in a 45-19 triumph in 2014.

UAPB enters the game under the leadership of first-year head coach Doc Gamble, who previously served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas. The Golden Lions will be looking to make a statement in their first season under Gamble's guidance.