It might not have been the most impressive victory of the season, but FBS coaches (and sports information directors) across the country didn’t hurt Arkansas too bad for it.
The Razorbacks defended home turf in the return of Bobby Petrino on Saturday night with a 38-27 victory to keep a perfect start, 3-0, intact. When the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll was released on Sunday, the Hogs found themselves in familiar territory, ranked No. 10.
Arkansas gets its first real challenge on Saturday when the Hogs play Texas A&M in the Southwest Classic. The Aggies upset Miami (FL) in Week 3 just a week after falling to Appalachian State. A&M moved up two spots with the victory.
The SEC, per usual, was all over the rankings. Georgia moved to No. 1 from No. 2 and Alabama dropped the same accordingly. Kentucky checked in at No. 9 and Arkansas No. 10, respectively. Then came Tennessee at No. 12, moving up four spots. Ole Miss moved up four spots to No. 13 and the Aggies. The other ranked team from the league was Florida, which checked in 22nd. Mississippi State also picked up two votes to land outside.
Here’s a look at every team ranked heading into Week 4.