Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday unveiled a new rivalry series between the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The competition, known as the Governor's I-40 Showdown, will pit the two schools against each other in 11 sports contests throughout the year, Hutchinson said during the announcement at the Capitol.
"The schools came to me with the idea, and with the governor’s name there, they appropriately asked my support, and it was a quick decision," he said. "I like sports — the Arkansas public likes sports — and I think they will enjoy this in-state competition.