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FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during an NCAA football intrasquad scrimmage, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Cincinnati. The sixth-year Cincinnati coach is tasked with following up a historic 2021 season that saw the Bearcats become the first team outside a Power Five conference to crack the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 19 Arkansas hosts No. 23 Cincinnati in marquee opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:04 PM EDT

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arkansas in SEC mix, stacked on rushing, defensive backfield

By Eric W. Bolin Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) eludes Arkansas defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. after a catch during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jefferson leads No. 22 Arkansas over Penn State 24-10

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman holds up a key to the city received from Mayor Frank Hibbard during the Outback Bowl Clearwater Beach Day on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Clearwater, Fla. Arkansas is scheduled to play Penn State on New Year's Day. (Arielle Bader/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Arkansas, Penn State play for 1st time in Outback Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 10:25 AM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 22 Arkansas, Penn State matched for Outback Bowl

Dec. 05, 2021 09:09 PM EST

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) pushes past Missouri defenders DJ Jackson (36) and Chad Bailey (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 25 Arkansas beats Missouri, caps best season since 2011

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 26, 2021 07:06 PM EST

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) pushes past Missouri defenders DJ Jackson (36) and Chad Bailey (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri at Arkansas 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 05:31 PM EST

Missouri running back Tyler Badie runs the ball during overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Mizzou's Drinkwitz returning to Arkansas for rivalry game

By Chip Souza Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) is lifted into the air by running back Zamir White (3) and offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Places change but teams remain same

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2021 03:44 AM EST

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) gets away from Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) on the way into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young sets record, No. 2 Bama tops No. 21 Arkansas 42-35

By John Zenor Nov. 20, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, greets Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Arkansas at Alabama 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs during the first half against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 2 Alabama could clinch title shot versus No. 21 Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:50 PM EST

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) tries to get past Mississippi State defender Decamerion Richardson (30) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas scores in final minute to beat Mississippi State

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 06, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Arkansas running back Dominique Johnson (20) finds a hole in the Mississippi State defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State at Arkansas 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Pine Bluff receiver Josh Wilkes (3) runs the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Jefferson with career-high 4 TD passes in Arkansas 45-3 romp

Oct. 23, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off Pine Bluff defender Paul Reeves (35) as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:15 PM EDT