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Arkansas State Opens Sun Belt Play At Louisiana As Key College Matchups Set
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Before opening Sun Belt play, Arkansas State will host defending Conference USA champion Kennesaw State on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. inside Centennial Bank Stadium; tickets are available through AStateRedWolves.com.
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Auburn leads its all-time series with Clemson 15-13 entering their 29th meeting and is 2-1 in SEC/ACC Challenge games after beating NC State 83-73 last season.
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Arkansas’ men’s team enters the season after consecutive NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances during coach John Calipari’s first two seasons in Fayetteville, while the women’s team begins its second season under coach Kelsi Musick seeking improvement after last year’s rebuild.
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The men’s ACC/SEC Challenge is a two-day event, airing across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network, with streaming available through the ESPN App; the field includes 12 teams ranked in ESPN’s preseason Way-Too-Early Top 25.
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Arkansas is ranked No. 10 in ESPN’s preseason outlook, while the challenge also includes No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Duke, No. 4 Texas, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 13 Virginia, No. 14 Alabama, No. 17 Miami and No. 19 Kentucky.
Arkansas college teams are lined up for major matchups across football and basketball this fall and winter. AStateArkansas State opens Sun Belt Conference play at Louisiana on October 3 at 7 p.m. Central on ESPN+, marking their 55th all-time meeting and first league-opener matchup since 2010. Meanwhile, the men's basketball SEC/ACC Challenge on December 1 will feature Auburn visiting Clemson and Arkansas traveling to face North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
The women's basketball team will also compete in the challenge when Arkansas hosts Wake Forest on December 3 at 8 p.m. Central on the SEC Network. ESPNESPN's preseason rankings highlight the caliber of competition, with Arkansas men's team ranked No. 10 and the overall challenge field including five top-5 teams: Florida (No. 1), Duke (No. 2), Texas (No. 4), Tennessee (No. 6), and Virginia (No. 13).
Arkansas State Prepares for Conference Opener
Before opening Sun Belt play, AStateArkansas State will host defending Conference USA champion Kennesaw State on September 26 at 6 p.m. inside Centennial Bank Stadium. Tickets are available through AStateRedWolves.com. The Red Wolves then travel to Louisiana for their conference opener three days later, a matchup that carries historical weight as the first Sun Belt league-opener between the two schools in 14 years.
Auburn Seeks Third Straight Challenge Victory
AuburnAuburn enters the SEC/ACC Challenge with momentum, holding a 15-13 all-time series lead over Clemson heading into their 29th meeting. The Tigers are 2-1 in SEC/ACC Challenge games after Auburnbeating NC State 83-73 last season. Auburn's matchup on December 1 begins a two-day showcase of high-level college basketball featuring 12 preseason top-25 teams across multiple networks.
Arkansas Men's Basketball Eyes Another Tournament Run
ArkansasArkansas enters the season after back-to-back NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances under coach John Calipari's first two seasons in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks rank No. 10 in ESPNESPN's preseason outlook and will face a tough test against North Carolina in Chapel Hill on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Central on ESPN. The Tar Heels represent one of college basketball's elite programs, providing an early-season measuring stick for Calipari's squad.
Women's Team Seeks Improvement in Second Season
ArkansasArkansas women's basketball is entering its second season under coach Kelsi Musick after a rebuilding year in 2023-24. The team will test itself immediately by hosting WakeForestWake Forest on December 3 at 8 p.m. Central on the SEC Network. Musick's squad seeks to build on last season's foundation while competing against an ACC program in a high-profile conference challenge that attracts national attention and top talent.
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