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Coaches start Razorbacks at No. 23

( Andy Shupe)

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman speaks to his players Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, during practice at the university practice facility in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas is ranked 23rd in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll that was released Monday.

It is the first time the Razorbacks have been ranked in the preseason poll since 2015, when coaches ranked Arkansas No. 20 to open the season. The Razorbacks finished that season unranked following an 8-5 overall record, 5-3 record in SEC play and victory over Kansas State in the Liberty Bowl.

Arkansas will open the season against Cincinnati, which is ranked No.