Men's Track & Field - Arkansas Razorbacks

A runner-up finish in the long jump by Juriad Hughes and third place for Ernest Cheruiyot in the 10,000m totaled 14 points for the Razorbacks on the opening day of the NCAA Championships at Hayward Field.

Arkansas collected three SEC Outdoor men's honors for Doug Case - Coach of the Year, Jelani Watkins - Runner of the Year, and Ernest Cheruiyot - Newcomer Runner of the Year.

Razorback seniors Sanu Jallow-Lockhart and Steven McElroy were named to the 2026 SEC Community Service track and field team as announced by the conference office.

No. 1 Arkansas’ journey to Eugene for the NCAA Championships will include 18 Razorbacks who compiled 21 entries in 12 events during the NCAA West First Rounda hosted at John McDonnell Field.

The first day of NCAA West First Rounds competition had two Razorbacks earning a trip to Eugene for the NCAA Championships while Arkansas also had 14 Razorbacks register 16 entries for the quarterfinals in six events on Friday at John McDonnell Field.

For the third time in the past four years, the No. 1 Razorbacks have the leading number of entries for the NCAA West First Rounds that will be hosted by Arkansas at John McDonnell Field from May 27-30.

Arkansas sophomore sprinter Jelani Watkins made his debut on the Bowerman watch list today as one of 10 athletes selected in an update following the recent conference weekend.

Razorback sophomore Jelani Watkins was named Co-National Athlete of the Week by USTFCCCA following his stellar performances at the SEC Outdoor Championships.