Commentary: John Calipari hit the switch early in Starkville

×Arkansas coach John Calipari instructs his players during a game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Starkville, Miss. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)Copyright © 2026, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. (NWA Media)

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