since their first matchup of the season was a preseason game against Kansas, the team they'll play in the first round of the three-week extravanza known affectionately as the Big Dance.

“It’s exciting,” he said of returning to the Big Dance a year ... and pretty excited.” Kansas State fans were even allowed to enjoy the party, even though their team didn’t get selected ...

Arkansas and Kansas met during a preseason exhibition game on October 25 that saw the Razorbacks take home a 85-29 win. The two teams will meet ... be the Hogs' 36th Big Dance appearance.