Despite not having any professional sports teams, Arkansas is home to several successful college sports programs that offer betting opportunities for fans. The Razorbacks, which plays in the SEC, is one of the most notable teams in the state. In football, the Razorbacks have won one national championship in 1964 and have had success in basketball, making it to six Final Fours with one national championship coming in 1994. In 2024, the program saw new success when John Calipari became the head coach.
Another team to watch in Arkansas is the Arkansas State Red Wolves, which competes in the Sun Belt. The Red Wolves claimed the 1970 Division II National Championship and have won four bowl games. They also made their lone NCAA Tournament appearance in basketball in 1999.
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions play at the FCS level in football and have had success both on and off the field. They won the Black College National Championship and have had success in NCAA Tournaments, making appearances in 1967 and 2010.
The Central Arkansas Bears also play at the FCS level in football and have had success in various conferences, including winning titles in the United Athletic Conference. In basketball, their men’s team has not made a Division I NCAA Tournament but has a history of success in NAIA Tournaments.
Finally, while they don’t have a football team, The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans has made five NCAA Tournament appearances in basketball over the years, including first-round wins over Tulsa State (in 1986) and Tennessee Tech (in 2016). The Trojans recently moved from the Sun Belt to Ohio Valley Conference where they hope to continue their success on court.
Overall, there are many exciting college sports teams to watch and bet on if you’re a fan of sports betting from this state!
