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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football returns to the practice fields Monday for the opening of spring football. The Razorbacks will hold their first of 14 workouts over the next two months, all leading up to the annual Red-White Game on April 19.
Sam Pittman spoke to the media Thursday and exuded confidence about his offense and expressed hesitation about the depth of his defense. The Hogs won’t be shy in the spring transfer portal window.
Until then, the Razorbacks will try to find starters and backups with the pieces already in the fold. Here are five questions for Arkansas football entering spring practice.
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How can Arkansas football replace its two best players?
All of the transfer departures stole the offseason headlines, but the Hogs’ biggest two losses from last year’s roster were wide receiver Andrew Armstrong and defensive end Landon Jackson. Their replacements in 2025 are far from obvious.
At receiver, the Hogs brought in five transfers, none of which have résumés of success at the Power 4 level. The position feels similar to 2023, when Armstrong arrived and took over a vacant room as the alpha target. Former Pine Bluff High School standout Courtney Crutchfeild is a candidate to fill Armstrong’s shoes.
Replacing Jackson’s production is even murkier. It’s impossible to win in the SEC without generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and Arkansas’ current defensive ends have combined for just 4.5 sacks in their entire career. Quincy Rhodes and Charlie Collins need to take leaps this spring.
What does the offensive line look like?
Arkansas brought in three tackles, one center and zero guards through the transfer portal…
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Author : Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record
Publish date : 2025-03-07 10:09:00
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