Kendal Briles has reached a new deal to remain as Arkansas offensive coordinator after being pursued for the same job at Miami, sources told ESPN.
It's a coup for Arkansas to keep Briles, who's been with coach Sam Pittman the last two seasons. The Hogs led the SEC in rushing (227.8 yards per game) a year ago and won nine games.
Briles will also get another season with quarterback KJ Jefferson, who was in his first year as the Hogs' full-time starter in 2021. Jefferson finished sixth in the SEC in total offense (3,340 yards) and was 10th nationally in passer rating with 21 touchdown passes and just four interceptions.