Arkansas fires coach Sam Pittman, names Bobby Petrino interim

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Arkansas has fired coach Sam Pittman after a blowout home loss to Notre Dame.

Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino has been named interim coach. This will be Petrino's second stint as Arkansas' head coach, having previously served in the role from 2008-11.

"I want to thank Coach Pittman for his service and dedication to the University of Arkansas throughout his time as head coach," athletic director Hunter Yurachek said in a statement. "From Day 1, you could tell how much this opportunity meant to him. At this time, however, I feel a change is necessary to put our student-athletes and program in the best position to be successful. The goal for our football program is to be…