Any sliver of hope Bobby Petrino had of becoming the permanent head coach for Arkansas football should now be gone. The veteran coach has faced a difficult situation since stepping in as interim leader, but the results simply haven’t matched expectations: not for the fans, not for the administration, and likely not even for Petrino himself.
Another Collapse Highlights Arkansas’ Struggles
The Razorbacks’ 38–35 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday encapsulated everything that has gone wrong this season. Up 28–14 midway through the third quarter, Arkansas collapsed as the Bulldogs outscored them 24–7 the rest of the way.