Here is a press release and news summary draft for Ryan Silverfield’s departure, highlighting his transition to the University of Arkansas:
# Ryan Silverfield Announces Departure to Take Head Coaching Role at Arkansas
**FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. / MEMPHIS, Tenn.** — Ryan Silverfield has officially announced his departure from the University of Memphis to accept the head football coaching position at the University of Arkansas.
### Key Details of the Transition
* **The Move:** Silverfield steps into the role as the 35th head coach in Arkansas Razorbacks history, taking over following the 2025 season.
* **Track Record:** During his time at Memphis, Silverfield maintained a high-powered offense—averaging over 30 points per game across all six seasons—and established the program as one of the most consistent winners in non-Power Four college football.
* **Memphis Interim:** Following Silverfield’s departure, Memphis Athletics named Reggie Howard as the interim head coach while initiating a national search for the Tigers’ next leader.
### Official Statement
> *”We thank Coach Silverfield for his leadership over the past six seasons and wish him and his family the best in their next chapter,”* said Memphis Athletic Director Ed Scott.
> *”Throughout the search process, Coach Silverfield’s proven ability to win games over a sustained period separated him from the pack and made him the right choice to lead Arkansas Football into its next chapter,”* added Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek.
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