Alex Golesh Set To Be Next Coach Of Arkansas Razorbacks
The coaching carousel is in full spin, and the latest rumor has Arkansas football fans buzzing. After a season that can only be described as a dumpster fire, the Razorbacks are desperately seeking a new leader. Enter Alex Golesh, the current head coach of the USF Bulls, who is reportedly the top target to take over in Fayetteville.
After the Sam Pittman era ended with a whimper, anything feels like an upgrade. The Razorbacks are limping through a miserable 2-9 season, and the fan base is thirsty for a glimmer of hope. Could Golesh be that drink of water in the desert?
The Golesh Effect: A Proven Turnaround Artist
If you’re wondering who Golesh is, you haven’t been paying attention. This guy walked into a USF program that was practically in shambles. Before he arrived, the Bulls were a dismal 4-29 over three years under Jeff Scott. It was a coaching graveyard.
Then Golesh showed up in 2023 and flipped the script. He’s sitting on a 22-15 record, has taken the Bulls to a bowl game in each of his first two seasons, and has them bowl-bound again this year. This season has been particularly sweet for USF, boasting an 8-3 record with signature upsets over Boise State and Florida.
A win in their final game would give them their first nine-win season since 2017. He’s not just a coach; he’s a program builder. That has to sound like music to the ears of the Razorback faithful.
SEC Experience and an Arkansas Connection
One of the biggest knocks on outside hires is a lack of SEC experience. Golesh checks that box, too. He was the offensive coordinator at Tennessee in 2021 and 2022, where he helped orchestrate one of the most explosive offenses in the country. That high-flying success is what put him on the map for the USF job in the first place.
And here’s the kicker that makes this feel a little less like a random hire and more like destiny: his wife is from Greenwood, Arkansas. According to reports, she was a die-hard Razorback fan who “never missed a home game.” You can’t make this stuff up. Having a personal connection to the state could be the secret ingredient to understanding the culture and passion that drives Arkansas football.
For now, it’s all speculation. Trey Schapp of 103.7 The Buzz reported that Golesh has accepted the offer, but there’s been no official confirmation from Golesh or the university. Until then, Arkansas fans will be refreshing their feeds, holding their breath, and praying that Golesh is the one who can finally lead them out of the wilderness and back to SEC relevance.
