The Arkansas Razorbacks are bringing back Bobby Petrino.
Arkansas is reviving its best plays by hiring former head coach Bobby Petrino as the offensive coordinator under head coach Sam Pittman for the 2024 season. Petrino returned to Power Five football last season as the offensive coordinator for Texas A&M. Here’s a brief overview of the Razorbacks:
**COACH:** Sam Pittman, 23-25 overall (23-25 in four seasons at Arkansas).
**2023 SEASON:** 4-8 overall, 1-7 in SEC (T-6th, West).
**RETURNING STARTERS:** 9 (4 offensive, 5 defensive).
**TOP PLAYERS:** QB Taylen Green, WR Andrew Armstrong, TE Luke Hasz, DE Landon Jackson, DT Cam Ball, CB Jaylon Braxton, FS Hudson Clark.
**KEY LOSSES:** QB KJ Jefferson, RB Rocket Sanders, C Rocket Sanders, LB Chris Paul, LB Jaheim Thomas, DB Lorando Johnson.
**SEASON OUTLOOK:** Arkansas ranked 105th in the nation in total offense last season, averaging 326.5 yards per game. With Petrino’s history of leading some of the Razorbacks’ most successful offensive seasons, he will have Boise State transfer dual-threat quarterback Taylen Green to implement his RPO-heavy system. Defensively, Arkansas performed well last year, ranking 46th in total defensive yards allowed (357.2). Defensive end Landon Jackson will be a key player, having recorded 13.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks last season.
