FAYETTEVILLE -- As first reported by On3's Chris Low, Hogville.net has confirmed Arkansas' Bobby Petrino is hiring Jay Hayes to coach the defensive line.

The Hayes hiring completes Petrino's staff. Chris Wilson will coach the linebackers and serve as defensive coordinator. Che Hendrix will coach the safeties and Kenny Perry remains in charge of the cornerbacks.

Hayes has coached with Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Pittsburgh in the NFL. In college he has experience with Wisconsin.

Petrino and Arkansas will face Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3:15 in Knoxville and televised on the SEC Network.

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