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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Arkansas Razorbacks | 12 | Arkansas leads |
 Houston Cougars | 6 |
Meetings since 1952: 18. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
12-6 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
25-17 Avg score
8 Longest Arkansas win run
Biggest Arkansas win 38-3 in 1982, a 35-point margin.
Biggest Arkansas loss 28-62 in 1990, a 34-point margin.
Every Arkansas vs Houston meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 29-17 |
| 1990 | Houston win | Houston | 28-62 |
| 1989 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 45-39 |
| 1988 | Arkansas win | Houston | 26-21 |
| 1987 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 21-17 |
| 1986 | Arkansas win | Houston | 30-13 |
| 1985 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 57-27 |
| 1984 | Arkansas win | Houston | 17-3 |
| 1983 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 24-3 |
| 1982 | Arkansas win | Houston | 38-3 |
| 1981 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 17-20 |
| 1980 | Houston win | Houston | 17-24 |
| 1979 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 10-13 |
| 1978 | Houston win | Houston | 9-20 |
| 1977 | Arkansas win | Fayetteville | 34-0 |
| 1976 | Arkansas win | Houston | 14-7 |
| 1954 | Arkansas win | Houston | 19-0 |
| 1952 | Houston win | Fayetteville | 7-17 |
Scores from the Arkansas 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 Arkansas and Houston meet.
How to watch Arkansas vs Houston
When Arkansas and Houston 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 Arkansas radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Arkansas vs Houston 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 Arkansas this season
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Arkansas vs Houston: the essentials
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Houston Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big 12 (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 Arkansas vs Houston head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Arkansas Razorbacks team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Houston against the whole conference, see Houston vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Arkansas and Houston?
Arkansas Razorbacks lead the series since 1952, 12-6. The two programs have met 18 times on record.
How can I watch Arkansas vs Houston?
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 Arkansas and Houston in the same conference?
No. Arkansas plays in the SEC. Houston plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.