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Arkansas Interim Coach Petrino Previews Tough Tennessee Matchup
10 Oct
Summary
- Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino calls Tennessee a "challenge"
- Petrino says stopping the run is the biggest priority against Tennessee
- Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Arkansas game
As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Week 7, Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino has shared his thoughts on the upcoming matchup. Petrino describes Tennessee as a "challenge," noting that the Vols have "always been a challenge."
The key, according to Petrino, is finding a way to defend against Tennessee's passing attack while also stopping their running game. "They spread the field, but they want to run the ball, so the biggest challenge is how do you defend the pass and stop the run?" Petrino said.
To address this challenge, Petrino says the Razorbacks have been "working hard" to understand that they must "stop the run first." This involves getting "a lot of bodies to the football, tackle well, be gap sound," and playing with "great effort." These are the areas the team has been "emphasizing" in their preparations.
Ahead of the game, Vols Wire has also provided score predictions for the Tennessee-Arkansas matchup. The outcome of this highly anticipated clash is sure to have significant implications for both teams as they continue their respective seasons.
