LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The face-off between Arkansas and Arkansas State isn’t just playing out on the field. Restaurants and bars across Little Rock are preparing for an influx of fans ahead of the big weekend.

War Memorial Stadium is expecting a sellout crowd of 54,120 fans for the first matchup between the Razorbacks and Red Wolves in history.

Both teams enter the game 1-0 after the opening weekend of the college football season, adding to the anticipation for this historic in-state matchup.

Local businesses are creating gameday specials, expanding outdoor seating and preparing extra staff to handle the expected crowds.

“What we typically serve on a weekend and what we are anticipating serving this weekend are two different animals,” said Christine Bryant, general manager of Hill Statio

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