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Surprise New Favorite Emerges for Arkansas Head-Coaching Job

Surprise New Favorite Emerges for Arkansas Head-Coaching Job

Summary

North Texas head coach Eric Morris is now the leading candidate for the Arkansas head-coaching job. Betting markets currently give him a 67% chance, surpassing previous favorite Ryan Silverfield from Memphis. Morris has led North Texas to a successful season with a 10-1 record.

Key Facts

  • Arkansas is searching for a new head football coach.
  • Eric Morris from North Texas is now the top candidate with 67% odds, according to betting markets.
  • Ryan Silverfield, previously the favorite, now has 41% odds for the position.
  • Other coaches in contention include Alabama's Kane Wommack, former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, Tulane's Jon Sumrall, and USF’s Alex Golesh.
  • Morris has led North Texas to a 10-1 record this season.
  • If hired, Morris could bring quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who currently leads in passing yards, with him to Arkansas.
  • Arkansas's current QB, Taylen Green, is leaving at the season's end.
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