Overview
- On3 reporter Pete Nakos reported that Ed Orgeron is in the mix for the Arkansas head-coach vacancy created by Sam Pittman's firing.
- Larry Brown Sports, citing the same On3 report, says Orgeron has communicated with Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek.
- Arkansas is reportedly considering multiple options, including James Franklin and Jon Sumrall, as its search progresses.
- Orgeron is also being linked as a potential candidate at Oregon State, which is struggling through a 2-8 season.
- The 64-year-old won the 2019 national title at LSU, compiled a 51-20 record there, and has been out of coaching since his 2021 departure.