🐾Mascot: "Razorbacks"

If you're into school mascots that pack a punch, you might love the Razorbacks 🐾. This tough-sounding mascot isn't just any ordinary pig; it's inspired by wild hogs known for their fearless and dogged nature. The story goes that in 1909, after a big win over LSU, Arkansas football coach Hugo Bezdek called his players "a wild band of Razorback hogs," and the nickname stuck. By 1910, the student body had voted to change the school's mascot from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks. Today, you can spot Tusk VI, a Russian boar who embodies the spirit of these wild hogs, at University of Arkansas events. This mascot is so popular in Arkansas that it's used by 26 schools across the state, making it a true Arkansas favorite 🏆.