When former Hogs coach Houston Nutt was fired at Ole Miss, Nick Saban invited him to Tuscaloosa for a few days and Nutt was impressed.
Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors told Halftime he wasn't expecting the 3-point shots to be as open as they were against the Mustangs.
Arkansas has more size near the basket this year simply with what Connor Vanover brings to the floor, said Democrat-Gazette's Bob Holt.
Democrat-Gazette writer Tom Murphy isn't an expert on the problems with the Tigers but found them banning themselves on a bowl pointless.
ON ESPN ARKANSAS: Democrat-Gazette's Richard Davenport said on The Morning Rush with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft the Tide still dominating recruiting.
Hawgs Illustrated's Clay Henry thought Hogs' offense didn't change what it had been doing with Feleipe Franks when K.J. Jefferson stepped in.
Nashville Sports Radio's Bill King says Big Ten just played however many games it could to avoid staying out of court, wants Buckeyes in CFP.
THE MORNING RUSH: Former Razorbacks and NFL long-snapper Brett Goode on ESPN Arkansas remembering games with Alabama, kickers hitting ball solid.
Democrat-Gazette writer Tom Murphy talked on The Morning Rush about the shootout Saturday and the Tigers simply got the ball the last time.
Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Tigers players have nothing negative about former coach Barry Odom, but want to win game.
Democrat-Gazette recruiting writer Richard Davenport said on The Morning Rush he likes Arkansas' chances of landing Gentry Williams.