Red Glow Friday Kicks Off on Sept. 2

As head coach Sam Pittman and his Razorback football team return to the gridiron for the 2022 season, University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing Razorback Red every Friday throughout the season.

The first official Red Glow Friday of 2022 will be Friday, Sept. 2, in conjunction with College Colors Day, a national celebration for fans of all college sports to show their school spirit. College Colors Day promotes higher education and celebrates the achievements, spirit and traditions of colleges and universities throughout the nation.

Be sure to keep your eye on our Arkansas Razorback social media accounts as Big Red takes a bite out of the Big Apple. Follow along as Arkansas’ favorite Razorback joins a few of his friends from around the nation to ring the bell signaling the start of the trading day at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday as a part of the College Colors Day kickoff.

Businesses around the state of Arkansas are also encouraged to have their employees participate by wearing Razorback apparel to work each Friday. In addition, fans are encouraged to fly Razorback flags every Friday to show support.

The tradition of Red Glow Friday originated in 2014, when Razorback Athletics began lighting Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in red on Friday nights before home football games. As part of the celebration, the University of Arkansas Alumni Association will also light the Toller Bell Tower red every home game Friday.