As James Franklin becomes the next leader at Virginia Tech, there is one college football program who could not land the former Penn State coach.

One job that hasn't received much attention lately is the head coaching position for the Arkansas Razorbacks, which was vacated by the firing of Sam Pittman. Over his six seasons, Pittman had a record of 32-34. However, following a 2-3 start to this season, the athletic department decided it was time to pursue a new direction.

Most of the conversation surrounding the Arkansas Razorbacks right now is about who will be the next head coach. It isn’t going to be James Franklin. He’s going to Virginia Tech, which doesn’t speak highly of the Hogs. One of the reasons given was he feels competing in the ACC is easier than the SEC. Franklin is pretty smart.

James Franklin is reportedly a target for Arkansas to fill its head football coaching vacancy, but the school is keeping its options open, and several notable n