Arkansas’ coaching staff demonstrated their confidence in Green, even in the face of reported demands from the receiving corps.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On3 reporters Ari Wasserman and Andy Staples continue to break down college football’s top offseason betting opportunities, focusing on win total over/unders for the upcoming season.

In a recent segment, they were joined by Collin Wilson of Action Network, who projected Arkansas to fall short of 5.5 wins in 2025 — meaning the Razorbacks would need to win five games or fewer for the under to hit. Wilson pointed to head coach Sam Pittman’s sweeping changes to the wide receiver corps as a major reason for caution when forecasting Arkansas’ performance next season.

With the emergence of the transfer portal and NIL over the past five seasons, the balance of power in college football has clearly shifted, with players now holding more leverage and influence than ever before. Coaches across the country appear to have ceded some control in response to growing player demands.

“I think what people don’t realize about this team is that the wide receiver unit went directly to Bobby Petrino and Sam Pittman after the season and essentially issued an ultimatum — either Taylen Green leaves, or they do,” said Collin Wilson. “That might be news to some, but that’s what happened. Isaiah Sategna ended up at Oklahoma, and Luke Hasz, who wasn’t seeing many targets, transferred to Ole Miss.”

The coaching staff’s stance became clear this offseason, as Green stayed — and his value speaks volumes. According to On3, Green is valued at $2.1 million heading into the 2025 season. He’s coming off a breakout year, putting up career-best numbers with 3,756 total yards and 23 touchdowns in his first SEC campaign.

The Razorbacks saw a complete overhaul in their receiving corps this offseason, losing their top eight pass-catching options from 2024. Veterans like Andrew Armstrong, Isaac TeSlaa, Tyrone Broden, and Ja’Quinden Jackson exhausted their eligibility, while others transferred out for a variety of reasons. Among the departures was Isaiah Sategna, who had 37 receptions for 491 yards and one touchdown before transferring to Oklahoma.

One name highlighted in Collin Wilson’s comments was tight end Luke Hasz, now at Ole Miss. Wilson claimed Hasz “was never getting any balls,” but that assertion doesn’t align with the numbers — Hasz led Arkansas in receiving touchdowns in 2024 and ranked in the top five in receiving yards both seasons he played in Fayetteville. His move to a crowded tight end room in Oxford, where Caleb Prieskorn and Dae’Quan Wright are already established, raises intriguing questions about how Lane Kiffin will integrate him into the offense.

Running back Rashod Dubinion’s transfer to Appalachian State also wasn’t entirely unexpected. He ranked eighth on the team in receiving yards but had become a minimal presence in the ground game over the past two years.

As for Dazmin James, his Liberty Bowl performance — three catches for 137 yards and a touchdown — was a bright spot. But despite that explosive showing, he was likely already leaning toward a fresh start. He transferred to Cal shortly after the season concluded.

Collin Wilson’s critique of Taylen Green’s 2024 season wasn’t without merit. As a first-year starter in the SEC, Green had his struggles — something he’s openly acknowledged during spring camp.

“All in all, Taylen Green has not been able to adopt the RPO and make the correct decisions, and his accuracy left some wide receivers hanging out to dry,” Wilson said. “That has all got to get cleared up, and now he has a new stable of wide receivers.”

Indeed, Green faces the challenge of building chemistry with an entirely new group of targets. Arkansas added seven wide receivers through the portal — five during the winter window and two more this spring in Florida transfer Andy Jean and Florida State transfer Jalen Brown. With so many new faces, the competition for playing time is wide open. It’s even possible a true freshman could break into the starting lineup if none of the transfers separate themselves during summer and fall camp.

If Green and his receivers spent the offseason putting in extra work through individual throwing sessions, the improved timing and rapport could pay dividends. Despite the wide receiver group’s reported push to replace him, Arkansas’ coaching staff doubled down on Green. Their decision to back him, especially over a group that didn’t produce at a high level in 2024, signals confidence in his leadership and long-term upside.