🐾Mascot: "Razorbacks"
26 schools use the "Razorbacks" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 26 schools
- States represented
- 11 states
- Most common state
- Texas (7)
- Top state per capita
- Arkansas
- Popular school level
- Middle School (10)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Mammal
Most common states: Texas (7), Arkansas (5), Oklahoma (3)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (6)RedWhiteBlack
- (4)RedWhite
- (3)RedBlack
- (2)RedSilver
- (2)Royal BlueWhite
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
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 🏆.
Community Voices
Hear how the Razorbacks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 7 programs flying the Razorbacks banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Singh
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Arkansas. With 5 schools per million residents, the Razorbacks is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Vargas
Arkansas Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Razorbacks delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Razorbacks Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
26 schools in our database use the Razorbacks mascot across 11 states.
The Razorbacks shows up most in Texas (7), Arkansas (5), and Oklahoma (3). Ar also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Razorbacks as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Middle School programs adopt the Razorbacks most often (10 schools). High School (9) and Elementary (7) also feature this mascot.