The next day, Broyles announced that Crowe had resigned and that defensive coordinator Joe Kines would coach the Razorbacks for the rest of the season. [61], Arkansas would return to the field in 1966 ranked fifth, but losses against unranked Baylor and Texas Tech would prevent the 8–2 Hogs from playing in a bowl game. All comments are moderated and Hootens.com reserves … [78] The 1971 Razorbacks went 8–3–1, including upset wins over No. [85] Broyles coached the Razorbacks in 1976, but with limited success, compiling a 5–5–1 record. – The Bryant Hornets completed their three-peat on Saturday afternoon over the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats in the 7A state title game, becoming the first school to ever win three consecutive state championships in the 7A classification. 2 Oklahoma. [3] Bezdek used Creekmore to install a very early edition of the hurry-up offense, as the team never huddled and chased the ball after every play. Trey Holloway At a Glance. [79] They were invited to the Liberty Bowl, but lost to No. Listings include champions at each classification level based on size. This is a list of Arkansas state high school football championships sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association.[1]. The amount of overtimes has since been tied, but has not yet been beaten. [42] ESPN ranked Arkansas the 19th[43] most prestigious program in college football, but if only this decade was included, the Hogs would be 10th. The current schedule of the Arkansas high school football championships, which will air live on AR PBS Sports, will feature the following 2A-7A games: 7A: Bryant vs. North Little Rock — Saturday, Dec. 5 at noon. Teams in Class. Despite the loss, the Hogs were still Western Division Champions of the SEC, and played the 11–1, fourth-ranked Florida Gators for the SEC Championship. State. A new fence and some concrete work completed the new look "Champions Stadium". [255][256][257] Football State Champions (1966-2020) 2019--7A-Thompson; 6A-Pinson Valley; 5A-St. Paul's Episcopal; 4A-Handley; 3A-Fyffet; 2A-Mars Hill Bible; 1A-Linden. With the turf came a brand new Daktronics scoreboard and visionboard, 1 of only 3 in Arkansas today. Fallica, Chris, Loucks, Nick, and Shelton, Harold. 17 LSU 17–0 and No. Razorbacks. [159] Three days later, Nutt resigned as head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks amid several controversies and rumors,[160] which had come prior to and throughout the 2007 season. [244], The Razorbacks have appeared in 42 bowl games with an overall record of 15–24–3. [181][182] Arkansas finished the season 10–2 overall and earned a BCS bowl berth,[183] the first in Arkansas history. Southside won another championship in 2002, but Little Rock Central gave central Arkansas its last great run of teams with state championships in 2003 and 2004. 8. [122], The Razorbacks opened the 1992 season—their first in the Southeastern Conference—with an upset loss to a Division I-AA team, The Citadel. Arkansas lost, gaining only 50 yards of total offense and just six first downs. [5] The Cardinals became the Razorbacks after Arkansas defeated LSU 7–0, and coach Bezdek told a group of reporters after the game that his team played like a "wild band of Razorback hogs". Broyles persuaded Jack Crowe, who had just come to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator, to drop his initial plans to follow Hatfield to Clemson and take over as head coach of the Razorbacks. Smith was not retained after the season. [242][239]:190[243] Barry Lunney Jr. became the interim head coach on November 11, 2019, after the firing of Chad Morris. Plans are being made for an introduction and get together on October 24th at halftime of the Ark City vs. Andover Central football game. While Carter was eating, he was invited to a meeting of Ouachita boosters. 7 in the AP and No. [55][240]:113–114 Arkansas claims the 1964 championship. 2019--7A-Thompson; 6A-Oxford; 5A-Central-Clay County; 4A-UMS-Wright; 3A-Piedmont; 2A-Fyffe; 1A-Lanett. [227][228] The former saw his team blow a 17–point halftime lead and the latter was a 24–point blown halftime lead, the largest for Arkansas since at least 1952. The Razorbacks moved to No. [18] The Hogs did accept an invitation to the 1934 Dixie Classic, a precursor to today's Cotton Bowl Classic. [75][76][77] The 1970 Razorbacks would go 9–2, with the nine consecutive wins bookended by losses in the opener to No. [238], Arkansas has been affiliated with the following conferences. [66] No. Just four months earlier, Smith had accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater Weber State after serving under Petrino as special teams coordinator for the Razorbacks. [239]:189–190, Arkansas has been named national champion twice by NCAA-designated major selectors. Smith's hiring was met both with approval and some controversy. As of 2020, LSU leads the series 42–22–2. [114], At the time, athletic director Frank Broyles stated that Holtz had resigned and was not fired, but two decades later Broyles acknowledged that Holtz was indeed fired because his actions were negatively affecting the fan base. [222] His second season saw him improve on his first, as Arkansas finished 7–6. The weekend gave us three fantastic games as Nashville, Harding Academy, and McCrory took home hardware. Mustain led Arkansas to eight straight wins, including wins against No. [3] Creekmore was also known for "fast and slippery running, blocking, and passing" and could also return punts and tackle well. Record: 11-0 (1st of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll. Conference Record: 7-0. [35] Arkansas would grow into a national power with Broyles at the helm, including several conference championships and a national title. [252] One of Arkansas' biggest victories over Texas came in 1981, when the Razorbacks defeated the No. (Excerpted from James F. Willis, Southern Arkansas University: The Mulerider School’s Centennial History, 1909-2009, pp. 7 in the BCS standings. 5 USC in War Memorial Stadium. . AHSAA > Sports > Football > Football Past State Champions. 5 by the AP Poll entering the game, and Arkansas was picked to finish last in the SWC. [3] Before the 1909 season, the teams were called the Arkansas Cardinals and a bird was the school's mascot. [167][168][169] Hired by newly hired athletics director Jeff Long, Petrino signed a five-year contract worth $2.85 million per year with the university administration. 7 Cal and No. 40 year anniversary but who’s counting? [137] The Razorbacks defeated Texas 27–6,[138] becoming the first team to ever hold Texas to negative rushing yards in a game. Two groups who waited until after the bowl games to name their champion - The Football Writers Association of America and the Helms Athletic Foundation - named Frank Broyles' Razorbacks as national champs. AR Class 7A Football Standings. [223] Bielema won his first two SEC games in dominating fashion in November, beating No. This is a list of Arkansas state high school football championships sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association.. Stat Leaders. When Broyles signed a new five-year contract as athletic director, Hatfield abruptly resigned less than two weeks after losing the 1990 Cotton Bowl Classic with a ten-win team to accept the head coaching post at Clemson. Hatfield played defensive back for Broyles on the 1964 national championship team, and was an All-American punt returner. Arkansas remained the only undefeated team in the country at 11-0 with its victory over Nebraska. [213] Smith signed a 10-month contract worth $850,000. [145][146] In 2003, Nutt's team started off with a 4–0 record including a win against No. 2019 - Bryant (2), Searcy (2), Pulaski Academy (8). 111-13) Despite the setback on securing new buildings, the year 1929 remained among the best in Magnolia A&M’s twenty-five-year history. 11 Texas in Austin, bringing the championship to Fayetteville. [3] It was with the help of Steve Creekmore that this was accomplished. "[215] Smith's hiring was ironic, as Petrino had succeeded Smith as head coach at Louisville. [231], On December 6, 2017, SMU head coach Chad Morris was formally introduced as the 34th head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. [189][190] On December 11, 2010, Petrino received a seven-year contract extension from the University of Arkansas administration. Jan 5, Arkansas (10-0) Win vs. Mississippi, 87-61; 11. [251], The Arkansas-Texas game has not been regularly played since Arkansas's departure from the Southwest Conference in 1991, and this has dulled the intensity of the rivalry. The Razorbacks finished the season with a 3-7 record in the SEC. [41], The 1960s was the best decade in Arkansas football history. [247], In 2002, the rivalry gained some momentum as the game winner would represent the Western Division in the SEC Championship Game. 1 Texas. The NCAA officially recognizes five All-American lists which include AP (Associated Press), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF). List of Arkansas state high school football champions ♦ Denotes winners of High School Football National Championship 2019 - Bryant (2), Searcy (2), Pulaski Academy (8), Joe T. Robinson (2) , Harding Academy (7), Fordyce (4) [170] The 2008 season was expected to be a transition year for the team and Petrino. The highlight of the period was an upset of No. The Arkansas Razorbacks football program represents the University of Arkansas in the sport of American football. Arkansas. Head coach Frank Broyles led his 1964 team to an undefeated 10-0 regular season record and a 10-7 Cotton Bowl victory 16 after losing to Michigan. War Memorial Stadium is the secondary home stadium for the Razorbacks. [193] Wilson picked up where Mallett left off, and Arkansas spent more than half the season ranked in the top ten. [186] Though the result was later vacated by the NCAA as a result of sanctions against Ohio State,[187] the game was the first game ever played between the two teams. Arkansas has five inductees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as of 2020. The Hogs opened at home with a victory over Troy. A charter member and the SWC's only non-Texas school, Arkansas jumped to the more prosperous, more diverse and more widely-spread Southeastern Conference. It is now one of the nicest stadiums in Arkansas High School football. 5 Texas on their home field. Playoffs – December 4-5, 2020. Early years of high school football were limited to a single state championship. "[207] He also revealed that in addition to his previously-undisclosed personal relationship, Petrino had secretly paid Dorrell $20,000 and had used his influence to ensure that she was selected from an applicant pool of 159 people for a position on the football coaching staff. [84] Broyles would win his seventh and final Southwest Conference championship in 1975. Creekmore became perhaps the first Razorback star, a quarterback from Van Buren who initially played only intramurals. A significant number of current players expressed their strong approval for the Smith hire. Looney, Douglas S. "At Last, Lou Holtz Has The Last Laugh." 2 Razorbacks had a chance to become national champions, but were defeated 14–7 by the Tigers. 9 LSU ends No. Nutt's teams were noted for a series of overtime games, including the two longest overtime games in NCAA history. [209][210][211] Petrino left Arkansas with a 34–17 record.[212]. Before the 1909 season, the teams were called the Arkansas Cardinals and a bird was the school's mascot. However, this was one of only two winning seasons the Razorbacks notched in Ford's tenure. [11] In 1913, Arkansas quarterback J. L. Carter and the Razorbacks lost to Ole Miss, and took a fateful train to Arkadelphia to play Ouachita Baptist. Arkansas ended the year by beating Kansas State 45–23 in the Liberty Bowl, to finish the season with a record of 8–5. Standings. [21] This stadium still exists today, although heavily renovated, as Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, the current home of the Razorbacks. [151] The hiring of Malzahn allowed Nutt to sign several highly recruited Springdale players, including Springdale High School quarterback Mitch Mustain and wide receiver Damian Williams who eventually transferred to USC. [38] The Hogs went to Jacksonville and defeated Georgia Tech in the 1960 Gator Bowl 14–7, avenging an earlier Cotton Bowl Classic defeat. Jan 2, Arkansas (9-0) Win vs. Southern Methodist, 96-70; 10. 1980 â LR Central (26), FS Northside (12), 1979 â LR Hall (5), Jonesboro (2), Arkadelphia, Pulaski Oak Grove, Mountain Pine (2), 1978 â LR Central (25)-LR Parkview (5), Jacksonville (2), Crossett, Barton, Mountain Pine, 1977 â LR Hall (5)-LR Parkview (4)-Pine Bluff (17), Benton, Van Buren (3), Parkin, Harding Academy (2), 1976 â LR Parkview (3), Jacksonville, Mena, Des Arc, Harding Academy, 1975 â LR Central (24), Texarkana (3), Stuttgart (4), Prescott (3), Dierks, 1974 â LR Parkview (2), Texarkana (2), Magnolia (4), Earle (2), Danville (2), 1973 â LR Parkview, Texarkana, Morrilton (2), Prescott (2), Farmington (2), 1972 â NLR Ole Main (4), Hot Springs (3)-Jonesboro, Magnolia (3), Prescott, Farmington, 1971 â FS Northside (11)-LR Catholic, LR McClellan, Morrilton, Atkins, Danville, 1970 â North Little Rock (3), Hot Springs (2), Stuttgart (3), Rison (2), Magnet Cove, 1969 â LR Hall (4), Springdale (2), McGehee, 1968 â FS Northside (10), Springdale, Magnolia (2), 1966 â LR Hall (3)-North Little Rock (2)-FS Northside (8).