Bobby Petrino shares statement to fans ahead of Mizzou game, amid reports of Arkansas hiring new HC
By Andrew Olson
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Before the final game of Arkansas‘s 2025 season, interim head coach Bobby Petrino released a statement to Razorback fans. Petrino acknowledges an uncertain future ahead of the final game of the season. Petrino’s statement, addressed to the Razorback Family, was posted on social media around the time news broke that Arkansas is finalizing its hiring of Alex Golesh as the program’s next full-time head coach.
“Second chances are hard to come by in this business, and I know how rare it is to return to a place that has always meant so much,” Petrino writes. “Being back on the Arkansas sideline has been both an honor and a privilege, and I’ve appreciated every day of it.
“No matter how this weekend turns out, my pride in this team won’t change. These players showed up, went to work, faced adversity the right way, and stayed committed to each other. That’s all any coach can ask for. I’m equally proud of our staff, who never settled for excuses and instead showed up every day, kept the standard high, and gave these players every ounce they had.
“And to the Razorback fans, THANK YOU! You welcomed me back with the same pride and passion that make this place so unique. You stood by this team, you showed up, and you reminded me why Arkansas isn’t just a job – it’s a family.
“Whatever the future holds, I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to lead this team again and to be a part of the Arkansas community once more. From my family to yours, I wish everyone a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.”
As Petrino states, Arkansas made the surprise move of bringing him back in 2024 as Sam Pittman’s offensive coordinator after his previous tenure as head coach from 2008-11 that ended abruptly in April 2012 due to an off-field scandal.
Pittman was fired on Sept. 28 after a 2-3 start to the 2025 season. Under Petrino as interim head coach, Arkansas is 2-9 on the season and 0-7 in SEC play.
The Razorbacks host Mizzou on Saturday. The Hogs and Tigers have faced each other annually since 2014.
Thank you, Razorback Nation!! #WPS pic.twitter.com/jI5xi7UqT6
— Bobby Petrino (@CoachBPetrino) November 26, 2025
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
