$6.2 million college football coach ‘in the mix’ for Arkansas HC job

Arkansas has dismissed head coach Sam Pittman following a 2-3 start to the season, highlighted by a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame. Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek expressed the need for a change to enhance the program's competitiveness within the Southeastern Conference and to contend for a national championship. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino has been named interim head coach as the school commences a national search for Pittman's replacement.

Kane Wommack, Alabama's defensive coordinator, is among the candidates linked to the Arkansas vacancy. Wommack, 38, has a background with Arkansas and Southern Miss as a player and has held various coaching roles, including a head-coaching position at South Alabama. His tenure there included a 22-16 record and a 10-win season in 2022. Since joining Alabama, Wommack has led a top-10 scoring defense, allowing 16.2 points per game.

Wommack's experience in the SEC, his track record