SI<\/a>\u2060)<\/p>\nSilverfield did not hide his frustration after the game. The first-year Arkansas coach openly criticized the team\u2019s offensive performance, making it clear that the Razorbacks must improve quickly.<\/p>\n
And now comes the real test.<\/p>\n
Arkansas is preparing for a difficult road matchup against No. 21 Utah, giving Silverfield his first major opportunity to show what his team can do against stronger opposition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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