Aside from interim Barry Lunney Jr., another head coaching candidate still a possibility at Arkansas
By Adam Spencer
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After Ole Miss reportedly landed Arkansas coaching target Lane Kiffin, the Razorbacks are scrambling to find a backup plan.
There have been reports that the Hogs may promote interim coach Barry Lunney Jr. to the full-time job, but there are other options out there, too.
One option, per USA TODAY’s George Schroeder, is Arkansas native Eli Drinkwitz, who is currently coaching Appalachian State:
Also still a possibility: Appalachian State’s Eli Drinkwitz, an Arkansas native who is 11-1 in his first year as a head coach. https://t.co/6siLYVg3f3
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) December 7, 2019
Bringing in Lunney full time might not inspire the Arkansas fan base, which will be an important job for the new Hogs coach.
The Razorbacks have options. Now it’ll be up to AD Hunter Yurachek to make the right decision for Arkansas’s future.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
