Good morning, Razorbacks! Former Razorback Bri Ellis and graduate assistant Mariah Lopez clinched a spot in the first-ever AUSL Championship Series!

What else is Brewin’ today?

🎙️ Hear Frank Ragnow’s story
⚾️ More Razorbacks are drafted
🐗 And so much more! 

🎙️ THE HOG POD

From The Vault: Released originally in 2020.  From a talent standpoint, it’s no surprise Frank Ragnow has found success at the highest level. He was a 4-star prospect with offers from some of the best programs in the nation, an All-American and All-SEC performer at Arkansas, and was a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Ragnow is a guy who loves life and is the same person every day. But that doesn’t mean his journey to becoming a starting center in the NFL has been easy. During his sophomore year at Arkansas, his mom was diagnosed with cancer. And while she has recovered, the news rocked Ragnow. As a senior, he suffered a season- and college career-ending ankle injury that required surgery. But it was during his junior year when his world shattered: His dad suddenly passed away after a heart attack. And dealing with the grief has understandably been a struggle. Through it all, Ragnow is driven by the desire to compete against the best. Just don’t expect him to change who he is.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Draft Central. Seven more Razorbacks were drafted on day two of the 2025 MLB Draft! Arkansas tied the program record with 11 total draft picks, leading the nation.

• Christian Foutch: Boston Red Sox (Round 5, Pick 148)

• Aiden Jimenez: Kansas City Royals (Round 5, Pick 158)

• Landon Beidelschies: Atlanta Braves (Round 6, Pick 187)

• Brent Iredale: Pittsburgh Pirates (Round 7, Pick 203)

• Ben Bybee: San Francisco Giants (Round 8, Pick 236)

• Justin Thomas Jr.: Houston Astros (Round 11, Pick 336)

• Parker Coil: Milwaukee Brewers (Round 16, Pick 485)

🔺 Back In Barnhill. Two Razorback volleyball greats are sticking around! Hannah Hogue has joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach after becoming the team’s primary setter in 2023. Courtney Jackson has joined the staff as a graduate assistant. She finished her playing career as one of the best liberos in the SEC.

Why Choose McDonald Eye?

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🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

A program-record FOUR Hogs heard their names called in the first round of the MLB Draft! Plus, we’re recapping day one of SEC Media Days.

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August 14

⚽️ Soccer vs. Iowa @ 6:30 p.m.

August 30

🏈 Football vs. Alabama A&M @ 3:15 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Kennesaw State @ TBA

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