Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams is out as part of an early overhaul under interim head coach Bobby Petrino. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Monday that Williams and two other defensive assistants are dismissed, continuing a swift reset following the firing of coach Sam Pittman.

Arkansas also dismissed defensive line coach Deke Adams and defensive assistant Marcus Woodson, Zenitz confirms.

Williams was a Broyles Award nominee in each of his first two seasons with the Razorbacks. A former Auburn linebacker and two-time All-SEC selection, Williams transitioned into coaching in 2009 and quickly rose through the ranks. He spent multiple stints at Auburn, including as co-defensive coordinator from 2019-20, before he joined Gus Malzahn at UCF for two seasons as defens

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