Sam Pittman is out at Arkansas just five games into his sixth season as coach of the Razorbacks. The decision came one day after Arkansas suffered a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame , which dropped it to 2-3 on the year.
The Hogs started a crucial campaign off on the right foot with a pair of easy wins against overmatched opponents in Arkansas A&M and Arkansas State , but the latest loss to Notre Dame extended their losing streak to three straight against Power Four competition.
Pittman finished his career as Arkansas coach just under .500 with a 32-34 mark during his time in Fayetteville. Arkansas lost three of its first five games for just the second time since 2020.
While the offense has taken significant strides, the defense remains a complete mess. Entering Saturday's slate, Arka