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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 1

Arkansas Razorbacks' Ryan Silverfield needs to go out of box with recruiting approach

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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 14

Silverfield vows Razorbacks staff “will wow” echoing old promises

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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 11

2027 class will set tone for new Razorbacks coach Ryan Silverfield

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.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 8

Silverfield makes only move that could have caused issue with Arkansas Razorbacks fans

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 Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 4

Arkansas now in 'Top Half' of SEC financially to start Silverfield era

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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 1

Silverfield puts career on line if Yurachek falls short of promises

The Arkansas Razorbacks hired Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield to fill its void following the firing of sixth-year coach Sam Pittman, but the Hogs are going to have to stick to their word if he is to bring his level of success with him.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 30

Reports: Arkansas to hire Memphis' Ryan Silverfield as coach

Arkansas is expected to name Memphis' Ryan Silverfield as its next coach, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. Silverfield, 45, guided the Tigers to an 8-4 record this season and a 50-24 mark since replacing Mike Norvell as the team's coach in December 2019.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 28

$5.1 Million College Football Coach Emerges As Candidate To Replace Sam Pittman At Arkansas

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.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 26

Petrino faces tough close to interim Razorback role with season ending

Bobby Petrino has coached at Arkansas before, but this run has been unlike anything he has experienced. This time, he stepped into the interim role after Sam Pittman was fired on Oct.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 26

Reports: Arkansas close to hiring USF's Alex Golesh as head coach

Arkansas is finalizing negotiations to hire South Florida's Alex Golesh as its next head coach, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday. Golesh, 41, would return to the Southeastern Conference after serving as Tennessee's offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 26

Razorbacks expected to hire USF's Alex Golesh as next coach

The Arkansas Razorbacks football program has turned to a rising offensive mind to lead its next era. Arkansas is set to hire South Florida Bulls coach Alex Golesh to build upon a foundation left by fired sixth-year coach Sam Pittman.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 26

$15.3 million college football coach reportedly accepts SEC head coach job

Sam Pittman was dismissed on September 28 after a lopsided home loss to Notre Dame and a 2-3 start to the college football season, with Bobby Petrino serving as interim for the remainder of the year.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 20

Prized $12 million college football coach surges as favorite to be named Arkansas HC

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.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15

Ed Orgeron reportedly a candidate for 2 college head coach jobs

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.

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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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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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / October 2

Petrino seeking to restore accountability Pittman let slide with Razorbacks

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 News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Marcus Freeman Has Little Sympathy for Sam Pittman Firing With Notre Dame Instructed to Go for the Kill

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Bobby Petrino Makes Bold Move After Arkansas’ Sam Pittman Decision

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.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / September 28

Arkansas Fires Sam Pittman After Six Seasons, 32–34 Overall Record

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman, who had been at the job for six years, was fired today, one day after the Razorbacks lost a heartbreaking 56-13 home game to Notre Dame.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 28

Sam Pittman fired at Arkansas; Bobby Petrino takes over on interim basis

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.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / September 27

‘I’d Be Mad at Me Too’: Sam Pittman After 56–13 Loss to Notre Dame

Sam Pittman, the Arkansas head coach who has spent the better part of four seasons trying to rebuild respectability in Fayetteville, laid himself bare on Saturday evening.

Arkansas football has let go of the rope under Sam Pittman

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.

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / September 27

Blowout loss shows Sam Pittman era has run its course at Arkansas

It's time for change in Little Rock.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / September 23

Arkansas' Pittman feeling pressure with brutal stretch incoming

Arkansas HC Sam Pittman feeling pressure with brutal stretch incoming

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.

No. 22 Notre Dame prefers fight over flight vs. flawed Arkansas

Arkansas football is at a crossroads, and it can't afford to go the wrong way

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 22

Sam Pittman is Solidly Back on the Hot Seat at Arkansas

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.