The buzz surrounding Arkansas Football this season is electric, with good reason.
In just two seasons at the helm, head coach [autotag]Sam Pittman[/autotag] has returned the Razorbacks to the days of relevancy that they enjoyed under Houston Nutt and in the early days of Bobby Petrino. Coordinators [autotag]Barry Odom[/autotag] and [autotag]Kendal Briles[/autotag] are also staying for their third season, which will help further the development of Pittman’s system.
Several impact players return as well, including K.J. Jefferson at quarterback. In addition to passing for 2.676 yards and 21 touchdowns last season, he also led the team in rushing with 664 yards. He should receive help in the rushing game with running backs Raheim Sanders and A.J. Green.
Who are his expected targets in the receiving corps? Look for transfers [autotag]Jadon Haselwood[/autotag] and [autotag]Matt Landers[/autotag] to fill a huge void left by Treylon Burks, who caught 41% of Jefferson’s passes last season.
Defensively, Jalon Catalon returns following an injury that he suffered during the Ole Miss game last season. The Razorbacks reload at linebacker with Bumper Pool and transfer Drew Sanders, which should make that unit among the nation’s best.
What is the potential of this team? I expect to see the talent translate to nine wins this season. Granted that everyone stays healthy, and contributes the way that they are expected to, Arkansas will take a step forward in 2022.