Coaching change
Arkansas hires Chad Morris
Arkansas hired Chad Morris as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachBret Bielema29-34
After
New head coachChad Morrisfrom SMU (2015-2017); SMU finished 7-6 in 2017
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 32nd of 130 in 2017. Next: 45th, 50th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 33rd of 128 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2015 | 26th of 128 | upper half | 8-5 |
| 2016 | 28th of 128 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2017 | 32nd of 130 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2018 | 45th of 130 | upper half | 2-10 |
| 2019 | 50th of 130 | upper half | 2-10 |
| 2020 | 57th of 127 | upper half | 3-7 |
More facts
- Chad Morris succeeded Bret Bielema (29-34), who left on November 24, 2017. Wikipedia, dated November 24, 2017
- Chad Morris came from SMU (2015-2017). Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 24, 2017.