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11. Arkansas
Coach:
Houston Nutt
Last year:
10-4. The Razorbacks opened the season by getting blown out by USC, 50-14. They recovered and won their next 10 games before losing the last one of the regular season to LSU and then dropping games to Florida in the SEC championship and to Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl.
Offense:
If you have Playboy All America Darren McFadden in your backfield, you have a potent offense. Last year McFadden rushed for more than 1,600 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. Felix Jones, who averaged 7.6 yards a carry last season, will be back to keep defenses from loading up against McFadden. Also returning are quarterback Casey Dick and his top receiver, Marcus Monk.
Defense:
There's not as much talent here as on the offensive side of the ball. Linebacker Weston Dacus is the team's leading tackler. The Hogs get a strong pass rush from end Antwain Robinson.
Schedule:
A bit easier with USC off the nonconference schedule. The Hogs' biggest test comes in November when they face Tennessee and LSU on the road.
Prediction:
9-3
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