The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) meet at War Memorial Stadium (AR) on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

The Red Wolves are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +22.5) versus the Razorbacks (with an over/under of 63 points).

Read on for our preview for this this game between the Razorbacks and the Red Wolves, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Arkansas vs. Arkansas State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Razorbacks (-22.5)
• Moneyline: Razorbacks (-2500), Red Wolves (+1140)
• Total: 63 points

Arkansas vs. Arkansas State betting info and stats

Arkansas has not won a game against the spread this season (0-1-0). Arkansas is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 22.5 points. Arkansas has yet to play a game as a moneyline favorite. Arkansas State has won once against the spread so far this season (1-0-0). Arkansas State has not been listed as the underdog on the moneyline so far this season.

Arkansas vs. Arkansas State key players

Arkansas Razorbacks

• Taylen Green had an impressive passing stat line last year with 3,153 yards (242.5 yards per game), going 230-for-381 (60.4% completion percentage), 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He was effective in the running game as well, with 602 rushing yards on 156 carries, eight rushing TDs, and averaging 46.3 yards per game.
• Last year Ja’Quinden Jackson took 149 rushing attempts for 790 yards (79.0 per game) and scored 15 touchdowns. When it comes to receiving, he also caught 13 passes for 139 yards (15.4 per game).
• Andrew Armstrong amassed 78 receptions for 1,140 yards and one touchdown last season. He was targeted 121 times, and averaged 95.0 yards per game.
• Isaac TeSlaa tacked on 545 yards on 28 grabs with three touchdowns. He was targeted 36 times, and averaged 41.9 receiving yards per game.
• Isaiah Sategna reeled in 37 passes on 61 targets for 490 yards and one touchdown, compiling 40.8 receiving yards per game.
• Landon Jackson’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 6.5 sacks, 9.0 TFL and 44 tackles.
• Last season Xavian Sorey Jr. averaged 91 tackles, 8.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• Last season TJ Metcalf had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Arkansas State Red Wolves

• Jaylen Raynor threw for 2,783 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. He also chipped in on the ground, collecting three touchdowns while racking up 387 yards.
• Zak Wallace racked up 11 rushing touchdowns on 55.5 yards per game last season.
• Ja’Quez Cross ran for two touchdowns on 638 yards a year ago. Cross also was efficient as a receiver, accumulating 35 receptions for 228 yards with one touchdown.
• Corey Rucker averaged 81.0 yards on 5.3 receptions per game and compiled seven receiving touchdowns in 2024.
• Courtney Jackson averaged 38.0 receiving yards on 4.8 targets per game in 2024, scoring two touchdowns.
• Reagan Ealy averaged 20.2 receiving yards per game on 2.8 targets per game a season ago.
• Jayden Jones proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording 4.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL, 23 tackles, and one interception.
• Marvin Ham II put together a strong stat line last year, accruing 84 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• Trevian Thomas racked up five interceptions in addition to 66 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and five passes defended a year ago.