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Houston vs Arkansas
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Houston Cougars | 6 | Arkansas leads |
 Arkansas Razorbacks | 12 |
Meetings since 1952: 18. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
6-12 Regular season
1-9 Last 10
17-25 Avg score
8 Longest Arkansas win run
Biggest Houston win 62-28 in 1990, a 34-point margin.
Biggest Houston loss 3-38 in 1982, a 35-point margin.
Every Houston vs Arkansas meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 17-29 |
| 1990 | Houston win | Houston | 62-28 |
| 1989 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 39-45 |
| 1988 | Arkansas win | Houston | 21-26 |
| 1987 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 17-21 |
| 1986 | Arkansas win | Houston | 13-30 |
| 1985 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 27-57 |
| 1984 | Arkansas win | Houston | 3-17 |
| 1983 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 3-24 |
| 1982 | Arkansas win | Houston | 3-38 |
| 1981 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 20-17 |
| 1980 | Houston win | Houston | 24-17 |
| 1979 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 13-10 |
| 1978 | Houston win | Houston | 20-9 |
| 1977 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 0-34 |
| 1976 | Arkansas win | Houston | 7-14 |
| 1954 | Arkansas win | Houston | 0-19 |
| 1952 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 17-7 |
Scores from the Houston perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1952.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arkansas Razorbacks lead the series since 1952, 12-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Houston and Arkansas meet.
How to watch Houston vs Arkansas
When Houston and Arkansas are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Houston radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Houston vs Arkansas time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Houston this season
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Houston vs Arkansas: the essentials
Houston Cougars vs Arkansas Razorbacks is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the SEC (Power 4). Arkansas Razorbacks lead the series since 1952, 12-6. Across 18 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Houston vs Arkansas head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Houston Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Arkansas against the whole conference, see Arkansas vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Houston and Arkansas?
Arkansas Razorbacks lead the series since 1952, 12-6. The two programs have met 18 times on record.
How can I watch Houston vs Arkansas?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Houston and Arkansas in the same conference?
No. Houston plays in the Big 12. Arkansas plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.