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After 56–13 Rout by Notre Dame, Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman’s Job Under Intensified Review

A rare buyout clause tied to his record now makes the timing of any decision financially sensitive heading into a bye week.

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Overview

  • Arkansas fell to 2-3 with a 56-13 home loss, its third straight defeat, as fans booed and chanted for Sam Pittman to be fired.
  • Pittman’s contract pays a $9.8 million buyout if his record since 2021 is .500 or better and $6.9 million if it drops below .500, per documents obtained by the USA TODAY Network.
  • After the Notre Dame loss, Pittman is 29-27 since 2021, meaning three more losses would move him below .500 and trigger the lower buyout amount.
  • The defense’s struggles persisted, with Notre Dame piling up 641 yards after Arkansas entered the day near the bottom of the SEC in key defensive metrics.
  • Pittman admitted, “We played terrible,” said he understands fan frustration, and suggested staff or schematic changes are “possible” during the open week before games against Tennessee, Texas A&M and Auburn.