Overview

• Arkansas fired head coach Sam Pittman and named offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino the interim replacement.
• SMU’s Rhett Lashlee told reporters he has not given the opening any thought and emphasized he is happy with what he is building in Dallas.
• Lashlee’s name surfaced quickly due to his Arkansas roots and past as a Razorback quarterback.
• He has guided SMU to sustained success, including a 31-14 record in three-plus seasons and a 2024 College Football Playoff appearance.
• The Athletic reported that prominent booster Jerry Jones favors Lashlee, but that backing remains unconfirmed by Arkansas officials and no negotiations have been reported.