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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (Ticker) -- No. 7 Tennessee will face a hostile environment when it visits Arkansas on Saturday night, but that could be just what the Volunteers need. The capacity at newly renovated Razorback Stadium has been expanded from 51,000 to 72,000, and the Volunteers can expect a cool reception. An even colder one awaits next week when Tennessee visits "The Swamp" for the its annual September showdown with Florida. Tennessee (1-0) must do without receiver Donte Stallworth, who fratured his left wrist in Saturday's 33-9 win over Syracuse and will be out at least six weeks. Senior Bobby Graham likely will start in place of Stallworth. Tennessee was most effective on the ground last week with Travis Stephens gaining a career-best 111 yards and a score on 14 carries. Quarterback Casey Clausen likely will be looking forward to another meeting with the Razorbacks. Tennessee blitzed Arkansas with a 35-point first quarter on the way to a 63-20 win at Neyland Stadium last year. Clausen tied a school record with five touchdown passes. Arkansas (1-0) was dismal on offense last week, but managed a late touchdown drive to edge Nevada-Las Vegas, 14-10. The Razorbacks used four quarterbacks, committed four turnovers and had just two first downs -- one on defensive holding -- before the winning drive. Ryan Sorahan completed two fourth-down passes on the winning drive, but coach Houston Nutt has yet to name a starter for this week. Whoever is behind center will face a Tennessee defense that had five sacks last week. The Volunteers had 50 sacks last season. Tennessee leads the all-time series, 10-2, and the game marks the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. The Razorbacks have been especially tough at home, posting an 18-2 record at Little Rock or Fayettville since Nutt took over as coach.
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