2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team


The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Razorbacks played six home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and two home games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Running back Darren McFadden entered his name into the 2008 NFL Draft after the 2007 season. He left Arkansas holding most of the school's rushing records, to include rushing yards in a single game, a season, and a career. The single game total is also an SEC record. McFadden became only the second player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons, along with former Hog Ben Cowins. McFadden also became the second player in SEC history with three straight 1,000 yard seasons, alongside Herschel Walker.

Pre-season

Ranking

The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was selected in the top 25 in several pre-season polls.

Pre-season coaching changes

First Team

Schedule

Post-season coaching changes

First Team

On December 2, 2007, the Arkansas Razorbacks accepted the invitation to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic against the Missouri Tigers. Arkansas lost to Missouri, 38–7, and their all-time record in the Cotton Bowl Classic fell to 3–7–1.

Game summaries

Troy

Last meeting: November 2, 2002, W 23–0

Alabama

Last Meeting: September 23, 2006, W 24–23
Alabama built an early 21-point lead but had to mount a come-from-behind drive in the final two minutes of the game in order to capture a 41–38 victory.

Kentucky

Last Meeting: November 1, 2003, W 71–63

North Texas

Last Meeting: September 20, 2003, W 31–7

Chattanooga

Last Meeting: First Meeting

Auburn

Last Meeting: October 7, 2006, W 27–10

Ole Miss

Last Meeting: October 21, 2006, W 38–3

Florida International

Last Meeting: First Meeting

South Carolina

Last Meeting: November 4, 2006, W 26–20

Tennessee

Last Meeting: November 11, 2006, W 31–14

Mississippi State

Last Meeting: November 18, 2006, W 28–14

LSU

Last Meeting: November 24, 2006, L 26–31

Missouri (Cotton Bowl Classic)

Last Meeting: December 31, 2003, W 27–14

Personnel

Roster

Coaching staff