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Arkansas Fans Push Blackout Game Against Missouri
Arkansas fans demand black jerseys for Halloween game against Missouri.
In brief
Arkansas fans demand black jerseys for Halloween game against Missouri. Arkansas fans want black jerseys and a blackout game against Missouri on Halloween to create a unified atmosphere. Originally reported by Arkansas Razorbacks On SI.
Fans want Halloween game to look different
Arkansas fans want Halloween night to look different at Razorback Stadium as the Razorbacks prepare to host Missouri on Saturday.
Game scheduled for Halloween night
The Razorbacks face Missouri at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on SEC Network marking their return to Fayetteville after a 31-21 win over Vanderbilt.
Blackout game calls gain traction
Calls for a blackout game and black Arkansas jerseys have gained attention across fan discussions and Razorbacks media.
Halloween timing creates opportunity
The timing has made the Missouri matchup a natural target for a uniform change as Halloween falls on Saturday with a ranked opponent in the Battle Line Rivalry.
Podcast discusses blackout idea
On a Whole Hog Sports podcast episode, hosts discussed social media users calling for Arkansas to hold a blackout against Missouri with black jerseys similar to spring practice.
Locked On Razorbacks covers blackout topic
Locked On Razorbacks discussed the program’s upcoming Missouri game and fan interest in a blackout as part of the conversation.
No official black jersey plan yet
Arkansas has not officially announced black jerseys against Missouri; the fan campaign remains a request rather than a confirmed uniform plan.
Halloween activities planned
According to the official Arkansas Athletics Halloween schedule, fans are encouraged to wear costumes with a halftime show featuring the Razorback Marching Band.
University promotes Halloween but not blackout
The university has promoted the matchup as a Halloween celebration but does not announce a football blackout or black jerseys.
Black jerseys would change visual identity
Arkansas traditionally wears cardinal jerseys at home; a switch to black would provide a different visual identity for a game already built around a holiday atmosphere.
Missouri presents challenge
Missouri entered the week ranked No. 22 with the Battle Line Rivalry adding another layer to a game with postseason implications.
Fan request focuses on atmosphere
For Arkansas fans, the blackout conversation is about more than the color of a jersey; a coordinated look could help create a unified atmosphere in the stands.
Team uniform choice separate from crowd plans
Fans can choose to wear black whether or not Arkansas adopts a new jersey combination, and the university’s official Halloween promotions encourage costumes without announcing a blackout.
Razorbacks and Tigers kick off at 6:45 p.m.
The Razorbacks and Tigers are scheduled to kick off at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, concluding a Halloween weekend with homecoming activities.
The main idea
Arkansas fans want black jerseys and a blackout game against Missouri on Halloween to create a unified atmosphere.
