Overview
- Arkansas announced the move Sunday, a day after a 56-13 home loss to Notre Dame capped a three-game slide and left the Razorbacks 2-3.
- Sam Pittman exits in his sixth season with a 32-34 overall record and a 14-29 mark in SEC play.
- Bobby Petrino, the offensive coordinator and former Arkansas head coach from 2008–11 whose prior tenure ended in scandal, will lead the team for the rest of the season.
- Hunter Yurachek framed the decision as necessary to position the program to contend at the top of the SEC and pursue national ambitions.
- Pittman’s contract carries a conditional buyout tied to his record since 2021, reported at about $9.8 million if .500 or better and $6.9 million if below, and the change opens a 30-day transfer portal window for players.