The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team was selected in the top 25 in several pre-season polls.
Due to plans for David Lee to be hired as its Co-offensive coordinator, Gus Malzahn departed to Tulsa. Malzahn's departure led to Lee being named the sole offensive coordinator.Louis Campbell was previously the secondary coach, but was moved off the field after being named Assistant Athletic Director for Administrative Services.Alex Wood was previously the quarterbacks coach but was moved to wide receivers coach.Chris Vaughn was named the safeties coach and will continue his role as the Director of On-Campus Recruiting.Due to Danny Nutt's resignation as the running backs coach because of a recurrence of bleeding from his brain stem, the University of Arkansas has hired Tim Horton as its running backs coach.Jr. C Jonathan LuigsRotary Lombardi AwardOutland TrophyJr. RB Darren McFaddenHeisman Memorial Trophy AwardMaxwell AwardDoak Walker AwardWalter Camp AwardJr. RB Felix JonesMaxwell AwardDoak Walker AwardSr. WR Marcus MonkMaxwell AwardJr. P Jeremy DavisRay Guy AwardC Jonathan LuigsRB Darren McFaddenRB/RS Felix JonesWR Marcus MonkHead coach Houston Nutt resigned from his position on November 26, 2007. With Nutt's resignation, the Razorbacks' defensive coordinator Reggie Herring was named the interim head coach for the Razorbacks' bowl game.Due to Herring becoming the interim head coach, Louis Campbell coordinated the defense and Pierre Brown coached the linebackers in the Razorbacks' bowl game.On December 11, 2007, former Louisville Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino was introduced as the new coach. However, Petrino handled recruiting for the Razorbacks for the 2008 season and did not coach the bowl game.Chris Vaughn resigned from his position to head to Ole Miss. Because of this, Louis Campbell also coached the safeties in their bowl game.Jr. C Jonathan LuigsDave Rimington Trophy WinnerJr. RB Darren McFaddenDoak Walker Award WinnerWalter Camp Award WinnerHeisman Memorial Trophy Award Runner-UpMaxwell Award FinalistJr. RB Felix JonesDoak Walker Award SemifinalistSr. FB Farod JacksonVincent dePaul Draddy Trophy SemifinalistC Jonathan LuigsOL Robert FeltonRB Darren McFaddenRB Felix JonesOL Nate GarnerOL Mitch PetrusDB Michael GrantRB Felix JonesTE D.J. WilliamsDL Damario AmbroseLB Freddy BurtonPK Alex TejadaOn December 2, 2007, the Arkansas Razorbacks accepted the invitation to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic against the Missouri Tigers. Arkansas lost to Missouri, 38–7, and their all-time record in the Cotton Bowl Classic fell to 3–7–1.
