Bobby Petrino wasted no time after stepping back into the spotlight at Arkansas. The interim head coach, brought in following the dismissal of Sam Pittman, immediately fired three defensive assistants , including coordinator Travis Williams, as he begins reshaping the Razorbacks in his own image.

The move underscored both the urgency of Arkansas’ current crisis and Petrino’s intent to steady a program that has slipped far behind its SEC rivals.

According to On3, the final price tag of parting with Pittman was steep. If Arkansas chose to fire him on Oct. 1, the buyout would cost roughly $9.8 million, equal to 75% of his remaining salary, thanks to a unique clause tied to his win-loss record since 2021.

Pittman stood at 29-27 over that span, keeping his payout in the higher tier. Had

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