Arkansas 'working fast' to finalize a deal with next offensive coordinator, per report

Arkansas is “working fast” to finalize a deal with Kendal Briles’ replacement, according to a report.

That’s per ESPN’s Chris Low, who says the Razorbacks are close to naming Dan Enos as their next offensive coordinator. Enos has spent the past 2 seasons at Maryland.

Sam Pittman is working fast to replace Kendal Briles as @RazorbackFB’s OC. The Hogs are finalizing a deal with Dan Enos, sources tell ESPN. An announcement could come Thursday. Enos has been at @TerpsFootball last two seasons and had a big role in Taulia Tagovailoa’s development.

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 19, 2023

Arkansas fans will remember Enos from his 1st stint in Fayetteville. He was Arkansas’ offensive coordinator from 2015-17 under head coach Bret Bielema. He’s since worked at Michigan, Alabama, Miami, Cincinnati and Maryland in a variety of roles.

Enos’ first stint with the Hogs produced a pair of bowl appearances in 3 seasons. In 2015, his 1st year on the job, the Razorbacks finished No. 2 in the SEC with 6.83 yards per play.

It’s been a busy offseason for head coach Sam Pittman, who also had to replace defensive coordinator Barry Odom. He left back in December to take the UNLV head coaching job.

An official announcement on Enos could come as early as Thursday, per Low’s report.