As Arkansas closes in on its next head coaching hire, all eyes in Fayetteville, and across college football, are locked on an entirely different program: Ole Miss. The Razorbacks’ pursuit of Alex Golesh appears to be in a holding pattern, and sources believe the reason is simple:
Everything may depend on whether Lane Kiffin stays or goes.
Golesh's Decision: Why the Delay?
For days, Golesh has been viewed as Arkansas’ top choice, with several reports suggesting a deal was close: One outlet reported Golesh had already accepted the job. Another said the two sides were in “deep” negotiations, to the point Arkansas informed other candidates they were out.