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Iamaleava departure just one symptom of Pittman's, Hogs' crazy week

For all the fanfare that Madden Iamaleava's abrupt departure to UCLA came with, it was not a surprise to coach Sam Pittman. "A lot of times where there's smoke there's fire," Pittman said.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 21

Pittman taking heat, but how much of it is justified?

There may not be a more beloved pastime for Arkansas fans than complaining, especially about football, and boy were Razorbacks fans feeling their oats Monday morning.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Arkansas Adds EDGE Phillip Lee from Troy

Arkansas has officially signed former Troy edge rusher Phillip Lee, adding a veteran presence to its front seven ahead of the 2025 season. Lee confirmed his commitment to the Razorbacks after a weekend visit to Fayetteville, becoming one of head coach Sam Pittman’s key spring additions through the NCAA transfer portal.

Sam Pittman News / A to Z Sports / April 20

Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks just landed a new defensive weapon for the 2025 season

Sam Pittman could be in his last year as the head coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks. But that's not a secret, especially if you ask the fan base. They will all say he should have been fired last season, but the university sees something in Pittman.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 18

Threat of bad weather already forcing changes for Razorbacks' weekend

As of Friday afternoon, Arkansas' Red-White Game on Saturday is still a go. All the planned pregame festivities aren't, however. Arkansas Communications announced Friday afternoon the HotTown, sunrise yoga and classic car show won't be happening due to the inclement weather predicted for the area.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 18

Razorbacks bring in multiple defensive transfers for impact, depth

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has attacked the transfer portal with authority on the defensive side through the early stages of the spring window. The Razorbacks are a tad undermanned on defense and are looking to combat the issue by bringing multiple transfers in for visits this week.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 17

Pittman breaks down nine Razorbacks for Hogs fans

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman spent time earlier this week breaking down several key players to give fans a little more insight into what they can expect to see this coming fall.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 16

Pittman just not interested in doing what Deion wants Colorado to do

As Arkansas' spring practices are windind down, someone asked Sam Pittman what he thought about Colorado coach Deion Sanders wanting more of an NFL-type model.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 16

Pittman's experience with transfer portal showing for Hogs

When the transfer portal first came along, it was a jarring shock for both Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks' fan base. Wide receiver Mike Washington went through spring practices with the expectation he would either be the Hogs' leading or No.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 16

Arkansas loses receiver/defensive back in first portal move of spring

As expected, Arkansas is already seeing movement as far as players leaving for the transfer portal. Equally expected, the move came at the wide receiver position.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 16

Arkansas needs to fill up portal out of necessity

The spring transfer portal opens today and the one thing Arkansas fans need to understand is players are going to have to leave the program. The Razorbacks entered spring practices with more players than they knew they could carry going into fall with a glut of players piled up at the wide receiver position.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 15

Razorbacks won't be going indoors if weather is problem Saturday

With weather forecasts not looking promising this weekend, the status of Arkansas' Red-White Game to wrap up spring practice may be a little dicey. Things won't move inside like they did a few years ago when storm conditions prevented an outdoors game.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 10

Hogs' DC doesn't plan to stick with specific defensive identity

Defensive coordinator Travis Williams on Thursday had some encouraging remarks about his unit Thursday but questions about his scheme remain. He revealed some of the same concerns coach Sam Pittman has hinted at throughout the offseason about defensive depth.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 10

Hogs feeling effects of college football becoming NFL model

Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams corrected himself mid-sentence. Roster construction in the 2025 is a never-ending jigsaw puzzle. "It’s kinda — not even kinda — it is the NFL model," Williams said.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 4

Razorbacks Don't Have Spring Answers at Midway Point of Practices

There's a reason Arkansas coach Sam Pittman sounds a little wishy-washy at times talking about personnel. He's guessing like everybody else right now. Like when he was asked about wide receiver O'Mega Blake during his visit with the media Thursday.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 4

Pittman Impressed by Saili's Emergence, DL Finds Depth With Stars Out

Defensive tackle Danny Saili signed with Arkansas out of the transfer portal last spring to give the interior line more size and depth. He's also starting to make an impression on coaches Despite seeing action in seven games, his impact was limited likely due to a summer arrival after spending the spring semester with BYU.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / April 3