Ep. 316: Ryan Silverfield

New Arkansas head football coach Ryan Silverfield sits down for his first in-depth conversation since arriving in Fayetteville, opening up about the whirlwind transition from Memphis, the moment he knew the Arkansas job was real and why he believes the Hogs are primed for a breakthrough.

Silverfield details his unconventional rise—from a career-ending high school injury to becoming the youngest position coach in college football, to seven years in the NFL, to leading Memphis to multiple 10-win seasons. He explains the work ethic that has driven him since age 18 (“I’d do this job for free”) and the mentality behind his program’s core mantra: ALL IN.

He breaks down how he approaches roster building in the NIL/portal era, how he evaluates current players, and what he’s looking for in his staff. Silverfield also shares personal stories—raising 10-month-old identical twin girls, his love for dogs and a few surprising chapters from his life he’s saving for future episodes.

Most importantly, Silverfield delivers a direct message to Razorback fans: he knows the frustration, he embraces the challenge and he’s here to work relentlessly, build relationships and win championships.

A raw, energetic and revealing first look at the man now leading Arkansas football.