Getting tough games in Razorback Stadium advantage for Sam Pittman, Hogs, but not why most think
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sam Pittman did his best to give a non-answer at the SEC media days last week when someone asked about Arkansas playing four of its first five games away from Fayetteville.
If last season is any indicator of what to expect from these players and coaches, the Hogs' best chance to get momentum rolling is by way of a whole month's worth of games being away from Razorback Stadium to start the year. Everyone remembers the last time Arkansas played in Fayetteville. Even the win over Kent State in Fayetteville was a major red flag as Arkansas struggled for much of that game and didn't feel in control until the final 10 minutes. Razorback Stadium was the last place to look for a good performance by the Hogs.
The following week in Tuscaloosa, the Arkansas defense held Alabama to a field goal the entire second half as the Razorbacks came charging back with a touchdown to close the third quarter and another early in the fourth to cut the lead to 24-21. Nick Saban played the field position game and was able to do just enough to avoid the upset and keep the Tide on track for an eventual playoff berth.
Playing Oklahoma State in Stillwater doesn't seem winnable on its face given how well the Cowboys have played in the Big 12 as of late. However, OSU struggled with Central Arkansas to open the season and got plastered by South Alabama and Central Florida not long afterward. The Hogs get a break from a brutal home schedule with a trip to Starkville and new coach Jeff Lebby in early November and then close the season in Missouri. If Arkansas has any reason to care about that game, there's a real possibility the Razorbacks have their best chance to win by being on the road.
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