Predicting Arkansas Football’s Next Head Coach
As the 2026 season approaches, Arkansas is one of four SEC programs seeking a new head coach. The Razorbacks are parting ways with Sam Pittman after over five seasons. His dismissal followed a challenging season, culminating in a significant loss to Notre Dame.
Potential Candidates for Arkansas Football’s Next Head Coach
According to Kalshi, a legal prediction market, fans can engage in wagering about the next head coach at Arkansas. Here are some leading candidates:
- Ryan Silverfield, Memphis Head Coach
- Current Kalshi Price: 24 cents per contract
- Took charge at Memphis in 2020 after serving as an assistant since 2016
- Potential for his third straight season with 10+ wins
- Gus Malzahn, Florida State Offensive Coordinator
- Current Kalshi Price: 20 cents per contract
- Former Razorbacks player and coach, familiar with Arkansas
- Previously considered retirement before joining FSU
- Jon Sumrall, Tulane Head Coach
- Current Kalshi Price: 19 cents per contract
- Heightened profile in SEC from previous roles in Group-of-5 programs
- Likely to be pursued by multiple SEC schools
- Bobby Petrino, Interim Head Coach, Arkansas
- Current Kalshi Price: 19 cents per contract
- Taking charge after Pittman’s firing, but yet to secure an SEC win
- Has the chance to apply for the permanent position
- Jon Gruden, Former NFL Head Coach
- Current Kalshi Price: 11 cents per contract
- Known for a content creator role, expressed interest in returning to coaching
- Last coached at the college level in 1991 as a wide receivers coach
Among these candidates, Ryan Silverfield seems to be the frontrunner. His track record at Memphis makes him a viable option. The Razorbacks may also consider other candidates as the search progresses.
Understanding Kalshi
Kalshi operates as a legal prediction market across all 50 states. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Kalshi allows users to bet on various events, including political outcomes and weather predictions.
For instance, if a user invests $10 in Silverfield’s appointment at 24 cents per contract, they could earn up to $39 if he is named the next Arkansas head coach.
As the race for Arkansas’s next head coach heats up, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on these developments and potential outcomes.
