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Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 25

The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team will represent the University of Arkansas in the 2007-2008 football season. The Razorbacks will play six home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and two home games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pre-season

Ranking

See also: 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings

The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was selected in the top 25 in several pre-season polls.

Coaching Changes

  • Louis Campbell was previously the secondary coach, but was moved off the field after being named Assistant Athletic Director for Administrative Services. [3]
  • Chris Vaughn was named the safeties coach and will continue his role as the Director of On-Campus Recruiting. [3]
  • Due to Danny Nutt's resignation as the running backs coach because of a recurrence of bleeding from his brain stem, the University of Arkansas has hired Tim Horton as its running backs coach. [4] [5]

Schedule Changes

  • Due to the request of the SEC, the Razorbacks will now play Kentucky on September 22 and North Texas on September 29, and both games will still be played at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. [6]
  • The Razorbacks will now play LSU on November 23 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. [7]

Pre-season Award Watches

Pre-season All-SEC Team

  • C Jonathan Luigs (First Team) [15]
  • RB Darren McFadden (First Team) [15]
  • RB/RS Felix Jones (First Team) [15]
  • WR Marcus Monk (First Team) [15]

Regular and Post-Season

Schedule

09/01/20076:00 PMTroy*No. 20

W 46–26 73,926 09/15/20075:45 PMat AlabamaNo. 16

ESPNL 41–38 92,138 09/22/20075:00 PMNo. 23 Kentucky

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

ESPN2L 42–29 74,015 09/29/20076:00 PMNorth Texas*

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

W 66–7 66,343 10/06/20076:00 PMChattanooga*

W 34–15 54,836 10/13/20076:45 PMNo. 25 Auburn

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

ESPNL 9–7 72,463 10/20/20071:00 PMat Ole Miss

W 44–8 52,671 10/27/20071:00 PMFlorida International*dagger

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

W 58–10 60,750 11/03/20077:00 PMNo. 25 South Carolina

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

ESPN2W 48–36 70,742 11/10/200711:30 AMat No. 24 Tennessee

LFSL 34-13 104,459 11/17/20071:00 PMMississippi State

  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Little Rock, AR

W 45-31 55,185 11/23/20071:30 PMat No. 1 LSU

CBSW 50-48 3OT92,606 01/01/200810:30 AMvs. No. 7 Missouri*No. 24

FOX

Template:CFB Schedule End

Coaching Changes

  • Head coach Houston Nutt resigned from his position on November 26, 2007. With Nutt's resignation, the Razorback's defensive coordinator Reggie Herring was named the interim head coach for the Razorback's bowl game. [16]
  • Because of Reggie Herring becoming the interim head coach, Louis Campbell will be coordinating the defense in the Razorback's bowl game. [17]

Award Semifinalists/Finalists

Cotton Bowl

On December 2, 2007, the Arkansas Razorbacks accepted the invitation to play in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic to play against the Missouri Tigers. This will be the 11th time Arkansas will play in the Cotton Bowl with a record of 3-6-1 in the Cotton Bowl. [24]

Game Notes

Troy

Last Meeting: November 2, 2002, W 23-0

1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 0 17 3 6 26
#20 Razorbacks 6 17 14 9 46

Alabama

Last Meeting: September 23, 2006, W 24-23 (2OT)

1 2 3 4 Total
#16 Razorbacks 0 10 7 21 38
Crimson Tide 21 0 10 10 41

Alabama built an early 21-point lead but had to mount a come-from-behind drive in the final two minutes of the game in order to capture a 41–38 victory.[25]

Kentucky

Last Meeting: November 1, 2003, W 71-63 (7 OT)

1 2 3 4 Total
#23 Wildcats 7 7 7 21 42
Razorbacks 10 10 0 9 29

North Texas

Last Meeting: September 20, 2003, W 31-7

1 2 3 4 Total
Mean Green 0 7 0 0 7
Razorbacks 24 21 7 14 66

Chattanooga

Last Meeting: First Meeting

1 2 3 4 Total
Mocs 2 7 6 0 15
Razorbacks 14 3 7 10 34

Auburn

Last Meeting: October 7, 2006, W 27-10

1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Tigers 3 0 0 6 9
Razorbacks 0 0 0 7 7

Ole Miss

Last Meeting: October 21, 2006, W 38-3

1 2 3 4 Total
Razorbacks 14 7 7 16 44
Rebels 0 0 0 8 8

Florida International

Last Meeting: First Meeting

1 2 3 4 Total
Golden Panthers 0 10 0 0 10
Razorbacks 10 21 10 17 58

South Carolina

Last Meeting: November 4, 2006, W 26-20

1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Gamecocks 3 7 17 9 36
Razorbacks 21 7 14 6 48

Tennessee

Last Meeting: November 11, 2006, W 31-14

1 2 3 4 Total
Razorbacks 3 0 3 7 13
#24 Volunteers 10 10 7 7 34

Mississippi State

Last Meeting: November 18, 2006, W 28-14

1 2 3 4 Total
Bulldogs 7 0 10 14 31
Razorbacks 0 24 7 14 45

LSU

Last Meeting: November 24, 2006, L 26-31

1 2 3 4OT2OT3OT Total
Razorbacks 0 7 14 7778 50
#1 Tigers 6 0 15 7776 48

Cotton Bowl - Missouri

Last Meeting: December 31, 2003, W 27-14

1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Razorbacks 0
#7 Tigers 0

Personnel

Roster

Template:2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football roster

Coaching Staff

  • Houston Nutt - Head Coach (resigned on 26 November 2007)
  • Reggie Herring - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers / Interim Head Coach (began on 26 November 2007)
  • Louis Campbell - Defensive Coordinator (began on 26 November 2007)
  • David Lee - Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
  • Mike Markuson - Running Game Coordinator / Offensive Line
  • Tim Horton - Assistant Coach / Running Backs
  • Alex Wood - Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
  • Bobby Allen - Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks
  • Tracy Rocker - Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
  • James Shibest - Assistant Coach / Tight Ends / Special Teams
  • Clifton Ealy - Director of High School Relations
  • Chris Vaughn - Recruiting Coordinator / Safeties

See also

References

  1. ^ Schad, Joe (2007-01-15). "Arkansas' Malzahn headed to Tulsa; Mustain next?". ESPN. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  2. ^ "David Lee Named Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach". Hogwired. 2007-01-17. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  3. ^ a b c "Campbell Named Assistant AD and Vaughn Returns to Football Field". Hogwired. 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. ^ "Health issues force Danny Nutt to resign as Arkansas RBs coach". USA Today. 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  5. ^ "Tim Horton in as Arkansas RBs coach". USA Today. 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
  6. ^ "Kentucky-North Texas Game Dates Switched on 2007 Football Schedule". Hogwired. 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2007-04-16.
  7. ^ "Arkansas-LSU Football Game Moved to Friday, Nov. 23 for CBS Sports". Hogwired. 2007-04-23. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
  8. ^ Buchanan, Olin (2007-04-27). "The 2007 Contenders: Outland/Lombardi Awards". Rivals. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  9. ^ "Jonathan Luigs Named to Outland Trophy Watch List". Hogwired. 2007-06-12. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  10. ^ Buchanan, Olin (2007-04-05). "Heisman contenders all chasing McFadden". Rivals. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  11. ^ a b c d "Trio of Razorbacks Named to Maxwell Award Watch List". Hogwired. 2007-06-25. Retrieved 2007-08-02. Cite error: The named reference "Maxwell Watch" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  12. ^ Buchanan, Olin (2007-03-12). "The 2007 Contenders: Doak Walker Award". Rivals. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  13. ^ "McFadden Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List". Hogwired. 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  14. ^ "McFadden and Jones Named to 2007 Doak Walker Award Watch List". Hogwired. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2007-08-28.
  15. ^ a b c d "2007 SEC Football Media Days Voting Announced". SEC Sports. 2007-07-27. Retrieved 2007-08-16.
  16. ^ "Houston Nutt Steps Down as Razorback Football Coach". Hogwired. 2007-11-26. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  17. ^ "Reggie Herring Press Conference – Bowl Season". Hogwired. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  18. ^ "Jonathan Luigs Named a Rimington Trophy Finalist". Hogwired. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  19. ^ "Darren McFadden One of Three Finalists for Maxwell Award". Hogwired. 2007-11-19. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  20. ^ "McFadden Named Doak Walker Finalist". Hogwired. 2007-11-19. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  21. ^ "McFadden Named a Finalist for Walter Camp Player of the Year". Hogwired. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  22. ^ "McFadden, Jones Named Doak Walker Award Semifinalists". Hogwired. 2007-11-13. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  23. ^ "Farod Jackson Named Draddy Trophy Semifinalist". Hogwired. 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  24. ^ "Razorbacks Accept Cotton Bowl Invitation to Play Missouri". Hogwired. 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
  25. ^ "Caddell TD caps wild finish as Bama upsets Arkansas". ESPNU.com. The Disney Company. September 15 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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