Breaking: #3 Arkansas plays #14 in the Fayetteville Super Regional after Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson sends a startling warning message to Tennessee’s… The state of Tennessee Like Arkansas….

The intensity of the NCAA Super Regionals just hit a new level. #3 Arkansas is set to host #14 Tennessee in the Fayetteville Super Regional — but it’s not just what’s happening on the diamond that’s turning heads. A fiery message from Razorbacks defensive lineman Landon Mitchell has ignited passions across state lines, turning this postseason showdown into a full-blown rivalry spectacle.

In a now-viral post on social media late Thursday night, Mitchell sent a pointed warning to the entire state of Tennessee, writing:
“The whole state of Tennessee better get ready. Y’all ain’t ready for what’s coming to Fayetteville. Like Arkansas? Y’all gonna learn to respect Arkansas.”

The post, though coming from the football team, lit a spark among Arkansas fans and athletes alike — many of whom have rallied behind the baseball squad in what’s shaping up to be a marquee matchup with deep emotional undertones.

A Super Regional with Super Stakes

The Diamond Hogs have been dominant all season, entering the postseason with one of the most complete rosters in college baseball. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s Volunteers clawed their way into the Super Regionals behind clutch performances and a powerful offense that refuses to back down.

The series, scheduled to begin Friday evening at Baum-Walker Stadium, is already sold out, with fans camping out for days to secure prime seating. Tensions are high, and the atmosphere promises to be electric — made even more charged by the social media drama stoked by Mitchell’s comment.

Bad Blood Brewing?

While there’s no direct athletic crossover between football and baseball at this point in the season, Landon Mitchell’s comments have undoubtedly poured gasoline on the fire. Tennessee fans have responded in kind, with Volunteer supporters pointing to last year’s gridiron victory and their own postseason credentials as reasons to stay confident.

Arkansas head baseball coach Dave Van Horn declined to directly address the football star’s post, but did say, “Our focus is between the lines. We’ll let our play speak for us — but it’s always nice to feel the whole program and the whole state behind us.”

Fans and Fuel

Arkansas and Tennessee have long had a competitive athletic relationship, but this weekend’s showdown is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged in recent memory. With a trip to the College World Series on the line, players, fans, and even athletes from other sports are pouring their passion into Fayetteville.

As the countdown begins to first pitch, one thing is clear — the Fayetteville Super Regional is about more than just baseball now. It’s about pride, rivalry, and proving who belongs on the national stage.

Whether Mitchell’s words serve as motivation or bulletin-board material for Tennessee remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: this weekend, Fayetteville is the center of the college sports universe.