Sam Pittman was dismissed as Arkansas’ head coach on September 28. Pittman’s deal runs through 2027 with a base salary of $5.5 million, not including retention bonuses. According to Hutchinson:If fired immediately following Saturday’s 56–13 loss to Notre Dame, Pittman’s buyout would be around $9.3 million . Outlets like On3 initially reported that a buyout immediately after the Notre Dame game would be $9.8 million. It is to be seen if Arkansas followed the original terms of Pittman’s buyout.