The early games severely limit recruits and their families' ability to travel to Fayetteville, especially prospects from non-bordering states. The 2:30 p.m. or later kickoffs allow a few more hours of travel time, thus giving more prospects a better chance of attending.
Approximately 45 prospects made their way to Fayetteville for the Hogs' game against Auburn last Saturday, but their alarm clocks went off very early.
Junior defensive back Naeten Mitchell and Temple, Texas, defeated rival Belton 50-15 last Friday night. Soon afterward, he was on the road to Fayetteville at 1 a.m.
"Went home, grabbed some clothes and a shower, then we got on the road," Mitchell said.