Arkansas Razorbacks football faces Mississippi State with Bobby Petrino's interim coaching prospects fading and the program desperate to avoid a fourth winless SEC season since 2013. Is a complete organizational overhaul the only path forward? John Nabors breaks down the emotional rollercoaster of the Razorbacks season, explaining why the Mississippi State game carries minimal excitement despite significant implications. The discussion covers Petrino's diminishing chances, insider hints about major developments coming next week in the coaching search, and why Arkansas fans suggest vastly different coaching candidates. Nabors reveals how coaching searches actually work, defending earlier reports about James Franklin's mutual interest despite recent speculation, and emphasizes that momentum shifts don't signal lost interest. The episode also celebrates Arkansas basketball's strong start, with Darius Acuff, Karter Knox, and D.J. Wagner earning preseason All-SEC honors, plus a bold prediction about postseason awards. Tune in for insider perspectives on the Razorbacks coaching search and basketball's promising trajectory. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Halloween costume and coaching search updates 3:02 Mississippi State matchup and season perspective 5:41 Risk of fourth winless SEC season 7:43 Losing interest in what-ifs and scenarios 10:16 Wanting a complete fresh start everywhere 12:21 Meleek Thomas shines against Memphis 13:53 Why fans want so many different coaches 17:01 James Franklin interest still alive despite rumors 20:06 Darius Acuff impresses as true freshman 21:41 Three Razorbacks named preseason All-SEC third team 23:13 Predicting five postseason All-SEC players Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnaborsshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnaborsshow #Arkansas #ArkansasRazorbacks #ArkansasFootball For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. Square To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollege The Game Cap Grab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to https://thegamecaps.com DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. Mazda It’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)