Arkansas to Wear Flag Helmet Decals vs. South Carolina
The Razorbacks host No. 17 South Carolina on Saturday, November 14, in a Military Appreciation game at Fayetteville.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Arkansas football will wear helmet decals featuring a red, white and blue American flag design inside the Razorback logo when it hosts No. 17 South Carolina on Saturday, November 14, at 6:45 p.m. The Razorbacks will wear their standard red home jerseys and white pants for the Military Appreciation game.
Why it matters
The game marks the latest use of patriotic helmet decals by Arkansas, which previously wore similar designs in 2011 and 2021 without the flag element. The event also features a pregame military tribute, giving the Fayetteville fan base a visible focal point for the day.
Arkansas has worn patriotic helmet decals in two previous games, a 52-3 win over New Mexico on September 10, 2011, and a 31-28 win over Mississippi State on November 6, 2021. The current design adds an American flag inside the Razorback logo, which the earlier versions did not include.
The players
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
The University of Arkansas athletic program competes in the Southeastern Conference and plays its home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
South Carolina Gamecocks
The University of South Carolina football program competes in the Southeastern Conference and is currently ranked No. 17 nationally.
Army National Guard
The Army National Guard is the reserve component of the U.S. Army, and its members flew the Black Hawk helicopters for the pregame flyover from Camp Robinson.
The details
The Razorback helmet logo is redesigned with an American flag inside its traditional outline, and the team will pair the decals with its standard red jersey and white pants. Two Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters flown from Camp Robinson in Little Rock will conduct a pregame flyover, and the Razorback Marching Band will perform a "Band America 250 Show" at halftime celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. The game airs on SEC Network.
Timeline
September 10, 2011: Arkansas wore patriotic decals in a 52-3 win over New Mexico at War Memorial Stadium.
November 6, 2021: Arkansas wore patriotic decals in a 31-28 win over Mississippi State.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Military Appreciation game against South Carolina, kickoff at 6:45 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Arkansas has used patriotic helmet decals on Military Appreciation and similar occasions in 2011 and 2021, making this game the third such instance in the program's recent history. The flag-inside-logo design marks a visible update to the earlier versions rather than a new tradition.
Fans attending the 6:45 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, November 14, should plan to arrive early for the pregame Black Hawk flyover and military tribute. Those watching at home can find the game on SEC Network.
The takeaway
The Military Appreciation game puts a visible tribute on the field, and the redesigned flag helmet logo shows how the program updates its traditional symbols for occasions like this one. Fans can follow the pregame and halftime events for the full experience.
Further reading
For more coverage of the program, browse the latest Football reports from Fayetteville.
