You could hear the Arkansas fans in the stands Saturday in the first half pleading with Razorback offense coordinator Bobby Petrino to run the ball more against UAB. But Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer was wanting just the opposite while hoping Petrino – who he lauded earlier in the week as one of the best offensive minds of all time – would just fling the football around.

UAB gave up lots of pressures and five sacks on quarterback Jacob Zeno during last week’s 32-6 loss at Louisiana-Monroe. Second-year Coach Trent Dilfer said there was lots of blame to spread around and not just to the offensive line.

The Arkansas football offense continues to look like a much-improved unit this season after the struggles of 2023. The Razorbacks topped UAB 37-27 Saturday, marking their third-straight game with at least 35 points.