In primetime

Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks getting to play Brigham Young at night in Fayetteville on Sept. 16 is a huge deal.

It was announced Wednesday that Arkansas’ first two games of the season against Western Carolina and Kent State will be played at 3 p.m. Ahead of the announcement, Pittman wanted the home game against BYU to get a primetime slot, and it did — 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2.

“Hopefully we get off to a good start [to the season],” Pittman said. “I think I looked at where they’ll be when they’re coming in. I think it could be a really good game, and maybe they’ll be ranked.

“I think we’ll have an advantage because of our fans. To be honest with you, I was hoping that one would be at night. I’m glad it is.”

Arkansas defeated BYU 52-35 last season in Provo, Utah. The Cougars will play their first season as a Big 12 member this year.