EA Sports ranks Arkansas Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium as No. 23 in Toughest Places to Play rankings

On Tuesday, EA Sports released its Toughest Places to to Play Rankings based on the ratings from the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Arkansas‘ Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium fell at No. 23 on the list.

EA Sports did not take its task lightly. The company considered numerous factors to create its rankings, including historical stats such as home winning percentage, home game attendance, active home winning streaks, team prestige and more.

Since 2018, Razorback Stadium boasts a 76,212-person capacity. On any given Saturday in the Fall, Arkansas fans flood the arena to cheer on their Razorbacks. Invading opponents are greeted by the sounds of the Hog Call — one of the most famous chants in all of college sports.

“Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium has been the home of the Razorback football team since 1938,” the school’s website reads. “The stadium was renovated to the tune of $160 million in 2018 that included complete re-construction of the North End Zone and Frank Broyles Athletic Center.

“Included in the new North End Zone is a new game day locker room and coaches game day offices, a field-level club, three levels of suites and two levels of club seats.”

In August 2019, the university installed natural grass in the stadium, replacing the turf that Bobby Petrino installed when he was the head coach in 2009. The stadium’s all-time attendance record was on Sept. 25, 2010, when Arkansas hosted Alabama.

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The game will be released on July 19. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards are featured on the cover.

The three are also included on the deluxe cover, along with Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins.

EA has also announced the full breakdown of the standard and deluxe editions. Fans who purchase the $69.99 standard edition will receive the base game and a handful of Ultimate Team packs. Those who purchase the deluxe edition—priced at $99.99—will receive three-day early access and a slew of perks.

Every player in the game will receive $600 plus a copy of the game. Cover athletes and other college football stars who promote the game have inked endorsement deals with EA. 

Over 12,800 athletes have opted into the game, which is significantly more than the number of roster slots. EA previously announced its goal of fielding an 85-man roster for every 134 FBS team.

On3’s Pete Nakos also contributed to this article.