Time and Date: Saturday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Network: ESPN+
Location: Razorback Stadium — Fayetteville, AR
Spread: Arkansas (-19.5)
ESPN FPI: Arkansas has 94.6% chance to win
All-time series: Arkansas leads, 35-29-3
Last meeting: Arkansas 20, Rice 0 — November 23, 1991
Setting the scene
It’s been three decades since the former Southwest Conference rivals settled it on the field. Both teams have suffered lengthy bowl droughts, but signs of progress are evident in Houston and Fayetteville.