The accelerated growth of the Arkansas football program reached a new high point last week when the Razorbacks were named the No. 18 team in the country in the preseason Associated Press Top 25.

Whether you think that ranking is too high or too low, one thing is evident: the Razorbacks have arrived. They’re a big, strong and physical team that finished 2014 on a high note.

Here are 10 reasons why no one wants to play the Razorbacks this season:

10. That O-line 

There’s a reason Arkansas featured its offensive line on the cover of the team’s 2015 media guide. The Razorbacks have the heaviest linemen in the SEC, with an average player weighing 321 pounds. Returning tackle Dan Skipper also leads the conference in the vertical department, measuring 6-foot-10. Good luck breaking through this line, SEC.

9. A trusted quarterback 

Returning QBs seem to be a rarity in the SEC lately. Arkansas doesn’t have to deal with that problem, though. The Razorbacks have Fayetteville native Brandon Allen returning for them under center. Not the flashiest quarterback in the conference, Allen is a good game manager, doesn’t turn the ball over and has the trust of his coaches and players.

8. Bielema is coaching his players now

Entering his third season in Fayetteville, coach Bret Bielema finally has a majority of his roster consist of players that he recruited. While he’ll miss having Bobby Petrino holdovers like Trey Flowers, Bielema’s system is unique enough to require a certain type of player. Expect that system to accelerate now that Bielema has his own players in place.

7. Elite tight ends 

An underutilized personnel group for many college football teams, Arkansas knows how to get the most out of its tight ends. That was evident last season with the combination of A.J. Derby and Hunter Henry. Even though Derby moved on to the NFL, this year’s combo of Henry (37 receptions last season) and Jeremy Sprinkle (13 last season as a sophomore) again looks to be one of the best in the country.

6. Calling the Hogs 

It’s one of the most, er, unique chants in college football. Razorbacks fans call the Hogs by repeating “Woooooooooo, Pig! Sooie!” ad nauseam. You can hear it at home games, both in Fayetteville and in Little Rock. You can hear it at away games. Opposing players, though, probably don’t want to hear it.

5. Their linemen can score 

The Razorbacks aren’t just threatening from the tight end and running back positions; their offensive linemen can score as well. Sebastian Tretola, the starting left guard this season, threw a 6-yard touchdown last season against UAB. He even did the Heisman pose after the score.

4. The run game 

Despite losing Jonathan Williams (1,190 rushing yards in 2014) to a season-ending injury, Arkansas is still loaded at running back. Junior Alex Collins started as a true freshman in 2014, and also eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards while splitting time with Williams last season. Backing up Collins is Kody Walker, a junior who has lost significant time due to injury but is back healthy. Walker has exceptional power when he’s playing at 100 percent, and should he falter in 2015 the Razorbacks still have freshman Rawleigh Williams III, a smaller back who adds another dimension to the Arkansas attack. When considering they’ll also be running behind a massive offensive line, the Arkansas running backs are a group to be feared.

3. #karma

Okay, maybe it didn’t go over well when Jen Bielema tweeted “#karma” following a Wisconsin loss in September 2013. Badgers fans were upset at their former coach’s wife, and Arkansas subsequently lost the rest of its games. But maybe Mrs. Bielema was on to something. Arkansas fans have been suffering for a long time now, especially within the SEC. They’re do for some good karma in 2015.

2. Defensive mass rivals the O-line 

There’s no denying Arkansas lost a lot of defensive production from 2014. But the Razorbacks, who finished 10th in yards allowed per game last season, will be big and burly in the trenches. DeMarcus Hodge (a forced fumble in 2014) and Bijhon Jackson (13 appearances as a true freshman) both top 330 pounds a piece on the interior.

1. Momentum 

Arkansas won three games in 2013. The Razorbacks won seven in 2014. They defeated ranked LSU and Ole Miss teams last season while throttling former rival Texas in their bowl game. The Razorbacks are poised to break out.