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What channel is WCU vs. Arkansas on today? Time, TV schedule for Razorbacks opener

The Arkansas football season will kickoff in Little Rock, with the Razorbacks traveling to the state capitol for a game for the first time since 2021.

Head coach Sam Pittman will look to pick up a victory against FCS competition in Week 1. The game's start time was moved on Monday due to forecasted heat conditions in the Little Rock area.

Arkansas brings back one of the most talented backfields in the country with senior quarterback KJ Jefferson and junior running back Raheim Sanders highlighting what could be an explosive offense. On defense, the Razorbacks hope to be much-improved after dipping into the transfer portal to rebuild their defensive lines and secondaries. Saturday will be the first chance for fans to see if the newcomers can make a substantial difference.

Here's everything you need to know about the opening game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:

What channel is Western Carolina vs. Arkansas today?

  • TV channel: N/A

  • Stream: SEC Network+, ESPN+

The Razorbacks' season opener won't be on TV, with Eric Frede and Jordan Reid on the call for streaming platforms provided by ESPN.

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Western Carolina vs. Arkansas start time

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 2

  • Time: 1 p.m. ET, Noon CT.

The Catamounts and Razorbacks will kick off their 2023 season openers at 1 p.m. ET.

Arkansas Razorbacks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes in the first quarter as an Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions defender makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium.
Arkansas Razorbacks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes in the first quarter as an Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions defender makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium.

Western Carolina vs. Arkansas betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetSaracen as of Friday, Sept. 1.

  • Spread: Arkansas (-34.5)

  • Over/under: 62.5 points

  • Moneyline: N/A

Arkansas schedule 2023

Date

Opponent

Saturday, Sept. 2

vs. Western Carolina (Little Rock)

Saturday, Sept. 9

vs. Kent State

Saturday, Sept. 16

vs. BYU

Saturday, Sept. 23

at No. 5 LSU*

Saturday, Sept. 30

vs. No. 23 Texas A&M* (Arlington)

Saturday. Oct. 7

at No. 22 Ole Miss*

Saturday, Oct. 14

at No. 4 Alabama*

Saturday, Oct. 21

vs. Mississippi State*

Saturday, Oct. 28

BYE

Saturday, Nov. 4

at Florida*

Saturday, Nov. 11

vs. Auburn*

Saturday, Nov. 18

vs. FIU

Friday, Nov. 24

vs. Missouri*

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Western Carolina schedule 2023

Date

Opponent

Saturday, Sept. 2

at Arkansas (Little Rock)

Saturday, Sept. 9

vs. Samford

Saturday, Sept. 16

at Eastern Kentucky

Saturday, Sept. 23

vs. Charleston Southern

Saturday, Sept. 30

at The Citadel*

Saturday, Oct. 7

at Chattanooga*

Saturday, Oct. 14

BYE

Saturday, Oct. 21

vs. Furman*

Saturday, Oct. 28

vs. Mercer*

Saturday, Nov. 4

at Wofford*

Saturday, Nov. 11

vs. ETSU*

Saturday, Nov. 18

at VMI*

This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: What channel is WCU vs. Arkansas on today? Time, TV, streaming info