The highly anticipated matchup between Arkansas and Texas Tech is set to kick off on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where an audience of 40,000 is expected. The Razorbacks enter the game with a record of 1-1 while the Red Raiders look for their first victory of the season, sitting at 0-2.
In the coaching realm, Arkansas is led by Dave Van Horn, who boasts an impressive record of 934-473 in his 24 years at the university and a total of 1,254-630 across 32 seasons in Division I baseball. Texas Tech’s Tim Tadlock has a respectable 473-276 record over 14 seasons at the helm of the Red Raiders.
Historically, Arkansas has dominated the series against Texas Tech, leading with a record of 49-15 since the rivalry began in 1974. The last encounter saw the Razorbacks narrowly defeat the Red Raiders, finishing with a 5-4 victory on April 17, 2024, which completed a midweek sweep for Arkansas at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.
Fans can catch the action via FloCollege, a streaming service requiring a subscription, while radio listeners can tune in to Phil Elson’s play-by-play coverage on the Razorback Sports Network. Coverage is accessible through local FM and AM stations, the Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, the Varsity Network app, and ArkansasRazorbacks.com, although some restrictions may apply.
On the mound, Arkansas will start left-handed pitcher Colin Fisher, while Texas Tech will send right-handed pitcher Connor Mohan to the rubber. Fisher previously faced the Red Raiders in their last matchup, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out three over four innings pitched, a performance that foreshadowed his subsequent internal brace surgery, which cut short his 2024 Freshman All-America campaign.
This game will mark the Razorbacks’ third of four in Arlington. They began the stretch with a decisive 12-2 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday but fell short against 10th-ranked TCU, losing 5-4 on Saturday. The team is aiming to bounce back before facing Tarleton State on Monday at 2 p.m.
Notably, the Razorbacks are currently ranked fifth in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, while Texas Tech remains unranked in this week’s standings, setting the stage for an exciting clash as both teams vie for momentum early in the season.