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FILE - Arkansas coach Sam Pittman stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Pittman and Penn State coach James Franklin are concentrating on the players who actually will be on the field for Penn State and No. 22 Arkansas in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day Outback. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
No. 22 Arkansas, Penn State excited about Outback matchup

By Fred Goodall Dec. 31, 2021 11:00 AM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates with the trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Bama aims to clinch SEC title shot vs No. 21 Arkansas

By John Zenor Nov. 18, 2021 12:10 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) plays against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo. Hutchinson was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Clifford, Kolar, Hutchinson among Campbell Trophy finalists

Oct. 27, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off Pine Bluff defender Paul Reeves (35) as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn receiver Ze'Vian Capers (80) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn at Arkansas 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Georgia running back Zamir White (3) gets past Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
White scores 3 TDs, No. 2 Georgia dominates No. 8 Hogs 37-0

By Charles Odum Oct. 02, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Resurgent 4-0 Razorbacks up 8 spots to No. 8 in AP Top 25

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 26, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a long pass for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas A&M at Arkansas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is tripped by Texas defender Jerrin Thompson (28) after a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas at Arkansas 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) returns an interception against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas and Arkansas renew legacy rivalry

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman reacts after Arkansas scores a touchdown against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 15 Texas, Arkansas to meet in throwback matchup

By Chip Souza Sep. 09, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) is tackled by Rice defender Keith CJ McCord II (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas rallies, avoids upset against Rice with 38-17 win

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 04, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off LSU defender Cordale Flott (25) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Burks is the returning SEC leader in receiving yards per game after catching 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Pittman's improving Arkansas program faces daunting schedule

By Eric W. Bolin Aug. 17, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
Ole Miss at LSU 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 12:39 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri takes on ex-coach Odom, Arkansas in rivalry game

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 01:54 PM EST

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) finds a hole in the Arkansas defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU at Arkansas 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks, left, talks with Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arkansas at Florida 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:49 PM EST