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Arkansas football: 3 biggest questions heading into spring 2023

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Alabama won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Alabama won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Coming off a disappointing season, Arkansas football is looking to turn things around.

Sam Pittman fell short of expectations for the first time in his Arkansas coaching career but he brings back Rocket Sanders and KJ Jefferson which should elevate the offense.

There are still some major question marks facing the Buckeyes heading into spring ball.

What are the biggest question marks?

3. How much will Drew Sanders’ departure hurt?

Losing one of the best defensive players in the SEC is never going to be a positive thing, but Drew Sanders was literally the quarterback of this Arkansas defense and his departure could spell problems for the Razorbacks.

Coming over from Alabama before his junior season, the expectations for Sanders were through the roof and he didn’t disappoint.

After recording just 33 total tackles in two years with Alabama, he had 103 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks with a pick and five pass breakups in 2022. He was one of the best players in the SEC and now he’s a potential first-round draft pick.

Will the defense be able to reload with Sanders gone or will it look lost?

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