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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas has turned to a familiar face to lead its football program.

Who has been named Arkansas’ interim head coach?

Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was named interim head coach on Sunday following the dismissal of Sam Pittman, the university announced in a press release.

The announcement comes after a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 27.

Will Petrino be a candidate for permanent head coach?

Yes. Athletics director Hunter Yurachek confirmed that a national search for the program’s next leader will begin immediately and that Petrino will be a candidate.

“We will begin a national search right away, and that process will include Coach Petrino, who has expressed his desire to be c

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