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Texas A&M coach Mike Elko decided to take a chance with a fake punt at the end of the first half of a first-round playoff game against Miami. 

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Former Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams is heading back to the SEC. He's expected to join the staff at Texas A&M, per ESPN's Pete

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Former Arkansas DC Travis Williams 'expected to join' Mike Elko's staff at Texas A&M

Arkansas decided to part ways with head coach Sam Pittman just five games into his sixth season with the program following a disastrous 56-13 loss to

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Bobby Petrino reacts to players upset with Arkansas firing Travis Williams

The Arkansas Razorbacks became the first SEC team to have an open head coaching position, firing Sam Pittman after their blowout loss to Notre Dame.

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Bobby Petrino addresses Arkansas staff changes, firing Travis Williams

Arkansas fired defensive coordinator Travis Williams, per On3's Pete Nakos, further shaking up the football staff. Williams was in the middle of his

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Arkansas fires defensive coordinator Travis Williams

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