Arkansas coach Sam Pittman held nothing back after his team’s 56-13 home loss to No. 22 Notre Dame, openly admitting fundamental failures while hinting at potential coaching changes during the bye week.
What Did Sam Pittman Say About Coaching Changes After Notre Dame Loss?
In his latest postgame press conference, uploaded by reporter Courtney Mims, Pittman said, “We played terrible. We couldn’t get off the field defensively. It’s the same things, it’s the tackling, the coverage… that’s on all of us.”
“We played terrible. We couldn’t get off the field defensively. It’s the same things, it’s the tackling, the coverage… that’s on all of us.” – Sam Pittman on the loss to Notre Dame pic.twitter.com/yVpYuipYnX
— Courtney Mims (@MimsCourtney) September 27, 2025
Pittman got more specific when reporters asked about possible coaching changes during the bye week. “Possibly. I’ve got some time to think about some things… possibly.”
“Possibly. I’ve got some time to think about some things… possibly.” – Sam Pittman on if he can see coaching changes happen over the bye week
— Courtney Mims (@MimsCourtney) September 27, 2025
His hesitant response reflects the reality of Saturday’s disaster. Notre Dame scored touchdowns on all six first-half drives, piling up 420 yards in just 30 minutes. It seems they have tied for the most points Arkansas has allowed in a first half since 1957. Boos rained down at Razorback Stadium as fans headed for the exits at halftime.
The final blow came with 35 seconds left in the half when Jadarian Price took a screen pass 34 yards to the house. The stadium largely emptied at halftime, and Notre Dame fans took over with audible “Let’s go Irish!” chants that drowned out brief “Fire Pittman!” chants from the remaining Arkansas supporters.
The Arkansas coach also showed accountability when asked about fan frustration. According to Josh Berrian’s social media post, Pittman stated, “If I was the fans I’d be mad at me too. I’d be mad as hell. Hell, I’m mad at me.”
“If I was the fans I’d be mad at me too. I’d be mad as hell. Hell, I’m mad at me.”
Sam Pittman when asked how fans should feel about whether or not he should remain head coach
Hogs suffer an embarrassing 56-13 loss (3rd straight) at home to Notre Dame
#WPS #CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/yOyWulKTSI— Josh Berrian (@_joshonair) September 27, 2025
The bye week will give Pittman time to evaluate his staff and scheme. Arkansas fans will be watching closely to see if words turn into action.
