Give your honest prediction for this year.

[Fatty McGee]

5-7.

[Boardon Hamsay]

6-6, maybe 7-5. I am certain though our record will not change during the bye weeks.

[Oliver]

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks - L
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss RBBs - L
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L

I'll go ahead and predict two home wins against State and Allbarn since both are after open dates.  That would put us at 6-6.  Though I wouldn't be surprised if we split them and went 5-7

[clutch]

I'm thinking 6-6 or 7-5 if we can pull off a win against Ole Miss or South Carolina which either will be tough.

[Jek Tono Porkins]

7-5, wins over the 3 cupcakes, Rutgers, Auburn, Ole Piss, and Mississippi State.

[Seminole Indian]

Don't know about you record, but I do agree with these guys about the UL game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1709665-top-5-sec-upsets-in-the-2013-season/page/2

I also predict UL will go 1-1 in games played in Arkansas this year.

[GoHogs1091]

My regular season predictions.

Hogs   6-6   (can be 7-5 if we can win at home against South Carolina)

ASU   5-7   (ASU's Head Coach is a 1st time collegiate Head Coach learning on the job)

UCA   11-1  (at worst 10-2)

For qualification/explanation purposes, for the Hogs to get to that possible 7-5 I stated, there can't be any key injuries this season (i.e., Travis Swanson can't get injured, Brandon Allen can't get injured, and Tevin Mitchel can't get injured).  Any key injuries could definitely have a detrimental impact in regards to a positive regular season record for the Hogs.

Regarding ASU, Bryan Harsin's head coaching ability is really an unknown.  He was down at Texas with Mack Brown, so Mack Brown's bad coaching/bad system could have ingrained itself into Harsin.  Additionally, ASU will be playing a new QB.

Regarding UCA, UCA has 12 players who have been selected Preseason All-Conference.  9 of the 12 are 1st Team All-Conference.  The following is the breakdown of those 12 UCA players who are Preseason All-Conference.

QB    1st Team All-Conference
WR   1st Team All-Conference
OG   1st Team All-Conference
K      1st Team All-Conference
DT    1st Team All-Conference
DE    1st Team All-Conference
LB    1st Team All-Conference
S     1st Team All-Conference
S     1st Team All-Conference

OT    2nd Team All-Conference
OT    2nd Team All-Conference
CB    2nd Team All-Conference

http://www.southland.org/Sports/Football/FootballArticle/tabid/296/article/11663/Southland-Announces-Preseason-All-Conference-Football-Teams.aspx

(after the link loads, have to scroll down to the lower part of the page to view the Preseason All-Conference list)

Two of UCA's players have been named by Phil Steele as a Preseason All-American  (a Defensive End and a Safety).

2013 might be Clint Conque's best UCA team.  That is saying something because Conque has had a 11 win season at UCA (2005), and a 10 win season at UCA (2008).       
     

[jhogg]

7-5

[GuvHog]

Arkansas Razorbacks 2013:

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
*Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks -W
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - W
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L

*Good possibility of an upset but not predicting one.

8-4 (9-4 with a Bowl win)

[footballfan]

5-7 wins depending on injuries and ball bounces. Very few elite coaches make dramatic improvements in one year. It takes a coach at least that long to get the players acclimated to a new system, spot the trouble makers and dissenters, and develop trust amongst the players. Here are some examples of great coaches in their first year at a new place.

Nick Saban- Bama won more game in 07 than they did in 06.
Pete Carroll- USC won one more game in 01 than they did in 2000
Mark Richt- Same record in 01 as 2000.
Jim Tressell- Lost one more game in 2001 as Ohio State did in 2000
Bobby Petrino- Lost 3 more games in 2008 as Arkansas did in 2007.
Urban Meyer- Won two more games in 2005 than Florida did in 2004.
Bob Stoops- won two more games his first year than Oklahoma did in 1998.

Gains will be largely invisible and will probably not begin to show until next year. If we get to a bowl game and improve recruiting, I'll be happy.

[BluegrassRazorback]

Arkansas Razorbacks 2013:

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - Early Swing Game (60-40 = W)  I say W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L (I dislike this team as much as LSU a Win is possible)
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L  We so need a win here will take beating UF up if not a win)
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks -W  (Game Cocks will lose)
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L (Not into moral victories but want to bloody Bama nose)
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W (Will be a knock Down Drag Out - Home team wins)
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel -(Late Season Swing Game measures Ark progress) W/L (50/50)
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W (Dawgs will be dogs and beat up by game time)
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L  ( OH I so wish for a win here)
Dec. 7  SEC Championship Game - NO

That folks is a 7 win season with a split between the two swing games and a win in a Bowl will be 8

Bowl Game - Yes will have to see where we draw for odds

[Seminole Indian]

For qualification/explanation purposes, for the Hogs to get to that possible 7-5 I stated, there can't be any key injuries this season (i.e., Travis Swanson can't get injured, Brandon Allen can't get injured, and Tevin Mitchel can't get injured).  Any key injuries could definitely have a detrimental impact in regards to a positive regular season record for the Hogs.

Regarding ASU, Bryan Harsin's head coaching ability is really an unknown.  He was down at Texas with Mack Brown, so Mack Brown's bad coaching/bad system could have ingrained itself into Harsin.  Additionally, ASU will be playing a new QB.

Regarding UCA, UCA has 12 players who have been selected Preseason All-Conference.  9 of the 12 are 1st Team All-Conference.  The following is the breakdown of those 12 UCA players who are Preseason All-Conference.

QB    1st Team All-Conference
WR   1st Team All-Conference
OG   1st Team All-Conference
K      1st Team All-Conference
DT    1st Team All-Conference
DE    1st Team All-Conference
LB    1st Team All-Conference
S     1st Team All-Conference
S     1st Team All-Conference

OT    2nd Team All-Conference
OT    2nd Team All-Conference
CB    2nd Team All-Conference

http://www.southland.org/Sports/Football/FootballArticle/tabid/296/article/11663/Southland-Announces-Preseason-All-Conference-Football-Teams.aspx

(after the link loads, have to scroll down to the lower part of the page to view the Preseason All-Conference list)

Two of UCA's players have been named by Phil Steele as a Preseason All-American  (a Defensive End and a Safety).

2013 might be Clint Conque's best UCA team.  That is saying something because Conque has had a 11 win season at UCA (2005), and a 10 win season at UCA (2008).       
   

No problem with what you are saying but a little perspective............. there might be 5-10 players on the UCA roster that ASU would even want on their roster and maybe 10-15 on the ASU roster(courtesy of Freeze and Malzahn ) that the UofA would want on theirs.

Good thing for ASU and UCA is that they do not play in the SEC, and those players are difference makers for their programs. Their future is bright.

Bad for the Hawgs, they do play in the SEC, and not one of the other P5 Conferences. Their future is not so bright. They will get their butts kicked in very nice facilities.

[squidleyhog62]

I think we'll squeek into a bowl game; possibly a fairly decent one. We'll have a season where we see many bright spots and a glimpse of things to come. Play calling won't get us, just the guys getting familiar with a new system. Patience.

[BluegrassRazorback]

I think we'll squeek into a bowl game; possibly a fairly decent one. We'll have a season where we see many bright spots and a glimpse of things to come. Play calling won't get us, just the guys getting familiar with a new system. Patience.

You're too reasonable - that will get you hurt

good note

[The_Iceman]

6-6 and a bowl game win.

[dmaxfan]

Remember Petrino's first year? I'd say similar to that.

[Seminole Indian]

Anything above 4 is manna from heaven, and four is a stretch.

If the P5 go their separate ways after this season and don't play the G5 (your worse nightmare come true as a  Razorback fan, but not likely to happen) , anything above 6 wins will be a very, very, very good season for Razorback football, going forward. Seven + win seasons will be few and far between, if it does happen.

[bennyl08]

Remember Petrino's first year? I'd say similar to that.

We didnt have three top 25 recruiting classes headed into 2008...

[jseinfeld50]

4-8 maybe 5-7 possible

[Cajunfan1986]

Arkansas Razorbacks 2013:

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks -L
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - L
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L
Dec. 7  SEC Championship Game - NO

Bowl Game - Liberty or Independence - W

Final Record 7-6 =  Very successful 1st year under Bielema

Keep overlooking the Ragin Cajuns.  We are a much better school and program than ULM.  We almost beat Florida last year and we are loaded with seniors and talent on offense.  Defense is our biggest worry.  I expect the Hogs to come out ready to make a statement.  If we can weather the storm and make it a fourth quarter game I like our chances.

[MissippHog]

Keep overlooking the Ragin Cajuns.  We are a much better school and program than ULM.  We almost beat Florida last year and we are loaded with seniors and talent on offense.  Defense is our biggest worry.  I expect the Hogs to come out ready to make a statement.  If we can weather the storm and make it a fourth quarter game I like our chances.

What would you expect us to do?  How many members on your message boards are picking the Hogs to win?  We almost beat LSU last year, does that legitimize our chances against you guys now?

[GoHogs1091]

No problem with what you are saying but a little perspective............. there might be 5-10 players on the UCA roster that ASU would even want on their roster and maybe 10-15 on the ASU roster(courtesy of Freeze and Malzahn ) that the UofA would want on theirs.

Good thing for ASU and UCA is that they do not play in the SEC, and those players are difference makers for their programs. Their future is bright.

Bad for the Hawgs, they do play in the SEC, and not one of the other P5 Conferences. Their future is not so bright. They will get their butts kicked in very nice facilities.

It really doesn't matter to a high quality Head Coach like Conque if there is only 5-10 players on his Roster that ASU would want.  Conque has the players that he recruited, and he will coach them, develop them, and win football games (will win a lot of football games).

Clint Conque has close to 30 years experience coaching football at the collegiate level.  The lack of collegiate football coaching experience that is currently in charge up at Jonesboro (and that was just recently in charge with the last 2 ASU Head Football Coaches) should never be compared to the level of Coach like Conque.   

[Cajunfan1986]

A few are picking you to win.  Sorry I'm distracted by your avatar......

[HatfieldHog]

6-6

See ya

[Pyrotechnician]

Keep overlooking the Ragin Cajuns.  We are a much better school and program than ULM.  We almost beat Florida last year and we are loaded with seniors and talent on offense.  Defense is our biggest worry.  I expect the Hogs to come out ready to make a statement.  If we can weather the storm and make it a fourth quarter game I like our chances.

If we can't beat ya'll, the season is already over! I know the ragin cajuns are a good lower tier team, but you'll always be in the auto-win column on Arkansas's schedule, its just the order of things.  Even if you pull a rabbit out of the hat this year, enjoy it, it won't happen again for the next 25 years.  So yes, I am over looking the cajuns because if we can't be you guys on our home field then our season is already over.

[tbhogfan]

My heart says we will go 14 and 0, beating Oregon 63-3 to win the BCS National Championship.

My head says that we have a new system, new QB, new RB's, and will finish 7-6.  I think my head is going to be closer to correct.

[GuvHog]

Keep overlooking the Ragin Cajuns.  We are a much better school and program than ULM.  We almost beat Florida last year and we are loaded with seniors and talent on offense.  Defense is our biggest worry.  I expect the Hogs to come out ready to make a statement.  If we can weather the storm and make it a fourth quarter game I like our chances.

IMHO both teams have that game circled as it's all both teams are concerned about. A win in DWRRS would be huge for the Cajuns, that goes without saying. The Hogs on the other hand, have very vivid memories of being upset by ULM in Little Rock last season so they'll be pulling out all stops to make sure they don't get upset by another team from the same conference and the same state. Advantage Arkansas but I'm not expecting a lop sided blow out, just a comfortable win.

[Tooth]

8-4, probably lose the bowl game.

[Scott7703]

6-6, and I will be thrilled with that.

[O Shucky]

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - W
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks -L
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - L
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L

7-5 and go bowling in Memphis!

[GTOWNHOG]

6-6 with a minor bowl game.  7-5 if everything breaks the right way.

[Piggfoot]

Arkansas Razorbacks 2013:

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks- W
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - W
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L
Dec. 7  SEC Championship Game - NO

Bowl Game - Liberty or Independence - ?

Final Record 8-4 =  Very successful 1st year under Bielema

FIFY Bowl win 9-4

[BigD94]

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - W
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks - L
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide - L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - L
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L

7-5

[Cajunfan1986]

IMHO both teams have that game circled as it's all both teams are concerned about. A win in DWRRS would be huge for the Cajuns, that goes without saying. The Hogs on the other hand, have very vivid memories of being upset by ULM in Little Rock last season so they'll be pulling out all stops to make sure they don't get upset by another team from the same conference and the same state. Advantage Arkansas but I'm not expecting a lop sided blow out, just a comfortable win.

I think you guys will be looking to make a statement that last year against ULM was a fluke.  IF we can get up early on you and make it a 4th quarter game anything can happen.  On paper you guys have much more talent.  The question is if it will be used on that day in the proper way.  Frankly I think we have a better shot at K-State.  That is if they have forgotten how we beat them a few years ago.  Good luck in SEC play and the rest of your schedule.  I have family in Arkansas so I've always kind of pulled for you guys, that's especially true when you play LSU.  Drop by our board and say hello.  www.raginpagin.com

[redleg]

8-5
losses to A&M, Florida, Alabama, Ole Miss, and LSU
Music City Bowl victory.

[MJ2]

4-8 - 3 nonconf wins and a win over MSU.    Some of the losses will be UGLY.   Close games with OM and LSU, but no ceegar.

[bennyl08]

My heart says we will go 14 and 0, beating Oregon 63-3 to win the BCS National Championship.

My head says that we have a new system, new QB, new RB's, and will finish 7-6.  I think my head is going to be closer to correct.

Stanford will win that conference, hands down.

[unpredictableacts]

I wouldn't mind a 1-11 year as long as all games are close and our only win comes against Bama.

[HiggiePiggy]

I wouldn't mind a 1-11 year as long as all games are close and our only win comes against Bama.

If we went 1-11 and only beat Alabama in Alabama I would want this entire staff fired.

[DLUXHOG]

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - W
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - W
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks - W
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide - W
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - W
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - W

[1960'sHogFan]

I realize this is something to talk about in July, but the focus should be on ULL. I'm sure CBB will concentrate on having the Hogs ready, but ULL is much better than ULM. Fortunately ULL's defense is a weakness, but they can light up the scoreboard. AR should win, but the Cajuns are dangerous.

[1highhog]

I think if we go 6-6 CB should get Coach of the year, Rutgers will be a tough team to beat at home, Southern Miss has beaten many SEC teams and put the fear of God in the likes of all of the big boys, why does everyone look at them as an automatic win?

[BigD94]

I think if we go 6-6 CB should get Coach of the year, Rutgers will be a tough team to beat at home, Southern Miss has beaten many SEC teams and put the fear of God in the likes of all of the big boys, why does everyone look at them as an automatic win?

Because they went 0-12 last year?

[Blue35]

4-8

[lokopig]

Arkansas Razorbacks 2013:

Aug. 31   Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns - W
Sept. 7   Samford Bulldogs - W
Sept. 14 Southern Miss Golden Eagles - W
Sept. 21 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights - W
Sept. 28 Texas A&M Aggies - L
Oct. 5    @ Florida Gators - L
Oct. 12  South Carolina Gamecocks -L
Oct. 19  @t Alabama Crimson Tide -L
Oct. 26    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 2   Auburn Tigers - W
Nov. 9   @ Ole Miss Rebel - L
Nov. 16    ---    Open Date    ---
Nov. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs - W
Nov. 29 @ LSU Tigers - L
Dec. 7  SEC Championship Game - NO

Bowl Game - Liberty or Independence - W

Final Record 7-6 =  Very successful 1st year under Bielema

I'm going 8-5... Agree with all of this, but until SC comes in and beats us here, I'm giving us that game at home. Believing that CBB's philosophy of not beating ourselves, will get us a win we aren't expecting. Can we contain Connor Shaw?

[sportster365]

NON- Conference  4-0
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns
Samford Bulldogs
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

SEC West Big Three  1-2
Texas A&M
Alabama
LSU

SEC East 1-1
Florida
South Carolina

The Rest Of The West 3-0
Auburn
Ole Miss
Miss. State

8-4
It's possible we could drop one to either Auburn, Ole Miss or Miss. State

9-3
Prediction

10-2
If we can beat both Florida and USCe (I strongly feel we can)

11-1
aTm is an early home game for us. Limit the penalties, 0 TO and consistent ball movement. We've got more than a fighters chance. As long as LSU's QB play remains suspect, we'll always have a 50/50 chance.

[sportster365]

Picture the vibe of the entire state after our Hogs start off 6-0 with wins over A&M and Florida. The national media would be all over it, Jeff Long would look like an absolute genius for hiring BB and our HOGS >>>Back in the top 25>>>>Woo Pig

[Hawk]

8 & 4, plus a win over a B1G team in a bowl.

[longtimeHogfan]

My honest prediction?  7-5.  Bowl win 8-5.  CBB gets coach of the year. 

I think we left two 'W's on the field last year that BP would have won by shear force of will if nothing else.  This staff will put those two games in our 'W' column.  Plus I think we win one we're not supposed to win.  7-5.

[RaginCajunJohnny]

If we can't beat ya'll, the season is already over! I know the ragin cajuns are a good lower tier team, but you'll always be in the auto-win column on Arkansas's schedule, its just the order of things.  Even if you pull a rabbit out of the hat this year, enjoy it, it won't happen again for the next 25 years.  So yes, I am over looking the cajuns because if we can't be you guys on our home field then our season is already over.

Pull a rabbit out of a hat? There is more skill on our team than you know. Also, with the way our administration is finally taking advantage of having one of the best spots in the country to have a football team, between Texas and Florida and along I-10, for the next 25 years I see UL and Arkansas being very competitive. In a month this game will happen and I can't wait!