The 2016 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bret Bielema, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 7âÂÂ6 with a mark of 3âÂÂ5 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the SEC's Western Division. Arkansas was invited to the Belk Bowl, where the Razorbackslost to Virginia Tech after blowing a 24âÂÂ0 halftime lead. The team played six home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arkansas announced its 2016 football schedule on October 29, 2015. The schedule consisted of seven home games, four away games, and one neutral site game in the regular season.