Trelon Smith
FILE -Mississippi linebacker Luke Knox (16) celebrates a fumble recovery against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining Florida International, has died, the university said. Knox died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said early Thursday that police “do not suspect foul play."(Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
UTSA, UAB look for another C-USA title in final season

By John Raby Aug. 23, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

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

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 coach Sam Pittman points to players entering the field before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Arkansas at LSU 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) lies on the ground after a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 17 Arkansas in rare role of favorite vs. Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) skips past Mississippi defenders on his way to a five-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Arkansas at Ole Miss 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Surprising No. 8 Hogs to challenge No. 2 Georgia's defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs the ball as Texas A&M defensive back Demani Richardson (26) and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) give chase in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Woo Pig Sooie! No. 16 Hogs end long skid to No. 7 Texas A&M

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 25, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a long pass for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas A&M at Arkansas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman leads his team onto the field to play Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 20 Arkansas smashes Georgia Southern, 45-10

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

Arkansas running back Trelon Smith (22) runs for a touchdown against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
South Carolina at Georgia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Texas defenders Jaylan Ford and Brenden Schooler (14) tackle Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 20 Arkansas looks to avoid letdown vs. Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Arkansas lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates as Arkansas fans rush the field after Arkansas' win over Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas manhandles No. 15 Texas, 40-21, crowd rushes field

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 11, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman reacts after Arkansas scores a touchdown against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 15 Texas, Arkansas to meet in throwback matchup

By Chip Souza Sep. 09, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson calls a play against Duquesne during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Big 12 This Week: No. 9 Iowa State biggest rivalry game yet

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 09, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) is tackled by Rice defender Keith CJ McCord II (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas rallies, avoids upset against Rice with 38-17 win

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 04, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs past Rice defender Myron Morrison (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Central Arkansas at Arkansas State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off LSU defender Cordale Flott (25) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Burks is the returning SEC leader in receiving yards per game after catching 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Pittman's improving Arkansas program faces daunting schedule

By Eric W. Bolin Aug. 17, 2021 01:59 PM EDT