The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-4) visit the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at VAN -6 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Arkansas +185 · Vanderbilt -225. Below is our Arkansas vs Vanderbilt preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Arkansas vs Vanderbilt Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Arkansas at Vanderbilt |
| Records | Arkansas 2-4 · Vanderbilt 3-3 |
| Spread | VAN -6 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas +185 · Vanderbilt -225 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | Arkansas: HC Ryan Silverfield, OC Tim Cramsey · Vanderbilt: HC Clark Lea, OC Tim Beck |
Arkansas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Arkansas Razorbacks are 2-4 overall, 0-3 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-14 vs North Alabama; Sep 12 — L 43-10 at Utah; Sep 19 — L 45-17 vs Georgia; Sep 26 — W 34-6 vs Tulsa; Oct 3 — L 34-7 at Texas A&M; Oct 10 — L 24-17 vs Tennessee. Most recently, Arkansas lost to Tennessee 24-17 at home. Through 6 games, Arkansas is averaging 19.3 points scored and 27.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Silverfield (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tim Cramsey. Defensive coordinator: Ron Roberts.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: KJ Jackson (QB) — 110/184, 1,193 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Sutton Smith (RB) — 50 carries, 166 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Chris Marshall (WR) — 42 receptions, 605 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Quincy Rhodes Jr. (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ben Bogle (LB) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: The production of KJ Jackson (110/184, 1,193 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 27.7 points per game; an offense averaging 19.3 points per game; the response to a 24-17 loss to Tennessee.
Vanderbilt Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Vanderbilt Commodores are 3-3 overall, 0-3 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 28-9 vs Austin Peay; Sep 12 — W 35-26 vs Delaware; Sep 19 — W 35-31 vs NC State; Sep 26 — L 21-15 at Auburn; Oct 3 — L 38-14 at Georgia; Oct 10 — L 52-17 vs Ole Miss. Most recently, Vanderbilt lost to Ole Miss 52-17 at home. Through 6 games, Vanderbilt is averaging 24.0 points scored and 29.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Clark Lea (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator: Steve Gregory.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jared Curtis (QB) — 82/130, 968 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Sedrick Alexander (RB) — 51 carries, 213 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Junior Sherrill (WR) — 33 receptions, 529 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Nick Rinaldi (LB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: CJ Heard (S) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jared Curtis (82/130, 968 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 29.5 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Jared Curtis); the response to a 52-17 loss to Ole Miss.
How to Watch Arkansas vs Vanderbilt
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.