Sam Pittman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 28

Wide receiver pledge announces decommitment from Razorbacks

The Arkansas Razorbacks continue to see its 2026 recruiting class free fall from inside the Top 10 toward the bottom half of FBS teams nearly a month after the firing of former coach Sam Pittman.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 22

Razorbacks lose another commitment in 2026 recruiting class

The Razorbacks lost another commitment for its 2026 recruiting class Tuesday evening as tight end Kade Bush reopened his recruitment following the firing

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 21

Razorbacks dream for Petrino's protege likely longshot in coaching search

The Razorbacks are going on one month following the firing of Sam Pittman and the coaching carousel has already gone off course. Athletics director Hunter Yurachek put the wheels in motion for SEC programs looking to make changes as Florida decided to part ways with Billy Napier following a homecoming victory over Mississippi State.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired CFB coaches

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches

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.

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College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 21

Auburn so hand-crafted for Hogs defense that Petrino's job hangs on win

There are two camps in the world of Arkansas football. There are those who prefer the Sam Pittman way of playing a potential College Football Playoff team to a single score game only to be driving, despite coordinator Bobby Petrino shutting down the offense in the second half, for what appears to be an inevitable win.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 20

SEC Shorts focuses on conference losers, teams firing coaches

In a week where the Arkansas Razorbacks have lost yet another game and have failed two weeks in a row to at least lose while having the game in hand for a clear win at the end like they did in their first two losses under former head coach Sam Pittman, it's getting harder for fans in other parts of the SEC to remember the Hogs.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Petrino Needs Arkansas More Than They Need Him

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Dan Mullen responds to Arkansas job speculation

Dan Mullen has been linked to the Arkansas Razorbacks’ head-coaching position, but he was quick to address that speculation.

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College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 14

What's the mindset of Hogs' Petrino ahead of first home game as interim coach?

When Bobby Petrino was promoted as interim coach following the termination of Sam Pittman after nearly six seasons, it became a full circle moment for the ol' play caller.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 11

Petrino’s Arkansas reboot heightens stakes; Vols' playoff path at risk

When Arkansas named Bobby Petrino interim head coach after firing Sam Pittman, few expected the Razorbacks to immediately reshape their season. Those folks will likely be proved correct today as the Razorbacks face a huge challenge in playing the No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 9

Tennessee Football Game Day Timeline

The Tennessee Volunteers football team 4-1 (1-1) is coming off of a well needed bye week as the Arkansas Razorbacks 2-3 (0-1) make their way into Knoxville.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Arkansas Football Still Has $2.4M HC on Radar Amid Bobby Petrino Buzz, Per Insider

Arkansas’s coaching search officially kicked into gear after the Razorbacks pulled the plug on Sam Pittman’s tenure following a disappointing 2-3 start to the 2025 season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 9

Insider has theory that makes too much sense on why Bobby Petrino's first game as the interim coach at Arkansas is against Tennessee

A very familiar face will lead the Arkansas Razorbacks onto the field on Saturday in Neyland Stadium for the program's matchup against the Tennessee Vols.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 9

Arkansas QB Taylen Green sheds light on ‘shocked’ reaction to Sam Pittman firing

Arkansas’ firing of former football coach Sam Pittman was not surprising to fans, but it was perceived differently from within the program. Quarterback Taylen Green was particularly caught off-guard, as he says the rest of the team was.

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College Football News / College Football News / October 9

Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction: Can Bobby Petrino Save the Hogs?

It was a wee bit of a raw deal for former Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman, but when you start the season 2-3 and come off a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame that could've been way worse, bad things happen.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Buzz Grows Around Championship-Winning Coach as Possible Sam Pittman Replacement

Gus Malzahn, the offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles, is one of the brightest offensive minds the sport has seen. In just one season, he transformed a Florida State offense that ranked 132nd in total offense to an impressive 3rd place this year.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 8

Arkansas players adjust to Petrino’s changes as interim coach takes over

When Bobby Petrino was elevated to interim head coach this week following the dismissal of Sam Pittman, Arkansas football didn’t just change leadership titles.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 7

Pittman will probably make up for cash lost in negotiated buyout after all

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.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 7

SEC coach not fan of Petrino's comments about Neyland Stadium atmosphere

It didn't take Arkansas Razorbacks interim coach Bobby Petrino long to ruffle feathers of another SEC coach this weekend, letting a stray bullet fly Monday as his team prepares for its first game without fired coach Sam Pittman.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino confirms speculation about his game plan for the matchup against the Tennessee Vols

The Tennessee Vols will face a unique challenge this weekend against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Tennessee is looking for some revenge after losing to Arkansas in Fayetteville last season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 6

Petrino's fourth down philosophy to be tested in second run with Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas continues to try and transition away from the Sam Pittman era as interim coach Bobby Petrino takes over the controls once again. Petrino will serve as both the final decision-maker on in-game decisions, including 4th downs and when to call to a timeout.

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