Summary
Arkansas fired its head football coach, Sam Pittman, and made Bobby Petrino the interim head coach. Deion Sanders was initially considered a candidate for the position but is no longer a leading contender. Arkansas is exploring other coaching options, including permanently hiring Petrino based on his interim performance.
Key Facts
- Arkansas fired head coach Sam Pittman after a significant loss to Notre Dame.
- Bobby Petrino, who previously coached Arkansas, has been appointed as interim head coach.
- Deion Sanders was initially considered for the Arkansas coaching job, but interest has decreased.
- Arkansas is also considering other candidates, including coaches from SMU, Tulane, USF, and North Texas.
- Interim performance by Petrino may influence whether he is retained permanently.
- Deion Sanders currently coaches Colorado, which is having a challenging season.
