Fri Dec 05 14:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Ryan Silverfield, previously the head coach at Memphis, has been appointed as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Silverfield’s successful tenure at Memphis included multiple 10-win seasons, consistent bowl eligibility, and a high-scoring offense. Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek cited Silverfield’s winning record and alignment with the program’s aspirations for national championship contention as key factors in his selection. Silverfield brings extensive coaching experience at both the college and NFL levels.

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Ryan Silverfield Named Head Football Coach at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas has announced Ryan Silverfield as its new head football coach. Silverfield comes to Fayetteville after a successful six-year run at Memphis, where he compiled a 50-25 record. He’s a very successful head coach in the country since taking over the Memphis program in December 2019, going 50-25, including a pair of 10+ win seasons in 2023 and 2024, while earning bowl eligibility in all six years.

“It became clear during our conversations that Coach Silverfield shares our vision of making the College Football Playoffs and competing for a national championship,” said Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek in a statement. “With our new and significant financial investment in the football program, we are confident we now have the coach and resources to make that happen.”

Silverfield’s Memphis teams were known for their high-powered offenses, consistently ranking among the nation’s top-scoring teams. In 2025, the Tigers averaged 34.6 points per game, finishing No. 19 in the FBS. He has also improved the team’s defense over the last three seasons, allowing just 22.5 points per game this year.

Prior to his time at Memphis, Silverfield gained coaching experience in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, as well as at various college programs.

Silverfield’s hiring signals Arkansas’s commitment to elevating its football program. He is set to bring his proven winning formula to the Razorbacks, with the goal of competing for championships in the SEC and on the national stage.

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