The burning question in college football is not, "Is Sam Pittman on the hot seat?" No, the Arkansas head football coach entered the season safe and he's still safe. Last summer there was chatter from media outlets saying he wouldn't last the season, but those outlets are out-of-state and out-of-touch with Arkansas athletics.

Even at 5-5 with two games left to get to bowl eligibility vs. Louisiana Tech and rival Missouri, the Arkansas faithful want the lovable Sam Pittman gone. I think he should stay, but if he goes, here is a brief look at who may replace him in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — When Arkansas coach Sam Pittman spoke at SEC media days in July, he didn’t shy away from talk of being on the hot seat after the Razorbacks finished 4-8 in 2023. In fact, Pittman brought up the subject before he was asked about it.

Arkansas lost in back-to-back weeks to No. 19 Ole Miss and No. 3 Texas, which showed that head coach Sam Pittman's squad isn't yet ready to tak