When Sam Pittman lost his two main coordinators Kendal Briles and Barry Odom, the Razorbacks lost its compass. No longer was there a clear path, or an understanding of what was next.
New Razorbacks football coach Ryan Silverfield is dealing with an issue that perhaps no new coach at Arkansas has ever faced. He and his players have to somehow push through a giant wall of fan apathy, which is almost unheard of when there is a coaching change.
Arkansas football has experienced an unfair share of ups and downs over the past decade. Since the rugged tenure of Bobby Petrino, fans have seen a laid
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Not every fan just watches the game. Some want to understand how the next generation of NFL quarterbacks got here — the transfers, the gambles, the millions left on the table, and the programs that shaped them.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
It started as a relaxing date night with the wife, but it quickly turned into a dream land where the Arkansas Razorbacks began landing some of the greatest athletes on the planet without breaking the bank.
Every coach after Bobby Petrino has said some version of the same thing when taking the Arkansas job. Bret Bielema said it. Chad Morris said it louder.
New Arkansas Razorbacks coach Ryan Silverfield won't be held fully accountable for the recruiting class he puts together for 2026. However, the 2027 cycle will set the tone for his program's future with several high level prospects likely to see their recruiting stock rise ahead of their senior seasons.
By no means is the honeymoon over at Arkansas after a single week, but new head football coach Ryan Silverfield has inadvertently wandered into the first spat of his new metaphorical marriage.
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek, for as polarizing of a figure as he can be, he's always been direct. He admitted towards the end of the Sam Pittman era that the coach "did not have the resources" to compete.
The Arkansas Razorbacks were among the first Power Four jobs to open this season when they decided to fire head coach Sam Pittman during his sixth season.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
Arkansas remains in the hunt to find a qualified replacement for Sam Pittman to become its next head football coach, and one of the most credible candidates could be someone who already beat the Razorbacks on the field this season.
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, architect of the Tigers’ 2019 national championship, is emerging as a prime candidate in two high-profile college football searches, reports Pete Nakos of ON3.
Could FBS schools shatter the record for coaching buyouts this season, with payouts that could ultimately top a quarter of a billion dollars? So far, nine head coaches — including Penn State's James Franklin and Florida's Billy Napier — have been fired.
Dan Mullen has been linked to the Arkansas Razorbacks’ head-coaching position, but he was quick to address that speculation.
The Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Notre Dame just 10 days ago which led to the firing of sixth-year coach Sam Pittman.
Arkansas didn’t just lose under Sam Pittman. It lost its edge. The Razorbacks became sloppy, undisciplined and soft, the kind of program opponents no longer feared.
College football’s head coaching seat is the hottest right now. Four head coaches have been fired so far, including Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. After a 13-56 loss to Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame, Arkansas is witnessing a coaching overhaul, with three additional defensive coaching staff members fired.
In Week 5, Arkansas was blown out by Notre Dame at home, 56-13. That loss marked the end of head coach Sam Pittman's run with the program, which came in his sixth year as he finished with a record of 32-34.
The Arkansas Razorbacks officially handed sixth-year coach Sam Pittman his walking papers Sunday at noon following an embarrassing 56-14 loss to Notre Dame in Week Five.
Arkansas fired football coach Sam Pittman on Sunday, a day after the Razorbacks were trounced by Notre Dame 56-13 and moved to 2-3 on the season. Bobby Petrino, who served as offensive coordinator under Pittman, was named interim head coach.
Arkansas fell 56-13 to No. 22 Notre Dame at home on Saturday, extending its losing streak to three and marking another exceptionally poor performance.
It's time for change in Little Rock.
In the lead-up to Arkansas’ home date with Notre Dame, Sam Pittman offered a nearly by-the-book set of observations and acknowledgments. While some fans and media might want some bolder declarations, he probably doesn't have much latitude to be more aggressive.
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman may be in trouble. In fact, out of all of the coaches in college football right now, he's probably sitting on the hottest seat outside of Florida HC Billy Napier.
Being on the coaching hot seat doesn’t always guarantee unemployment. However, it does make life much more stressful. And once a head coach is on once, the likelihood of returning quickly is increased tenfold.
As the dust settles over the land of the Delta Blues on Saturday, Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek is at a crossroads.
MEMPHIS — As the 2025 college football season barrels into Week 4, the Liberty Bowl is set to host a fascinating clash between the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-1) and the Memphis Tigers (3-0).
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