Greg McElroy says he’s not sold yet on Arkansas’ defense but sees potential

Arkansas is 3-0 and ranked No. 10 on this week’s AP Prime 25.

The Razorbacks will face their greatest take a look at of the season Saturday, as they face No. 23 Texas A&M in a impartial web site recreation in Arlington, Texas.

So far, move protection is the lone space through which Arkansas has seemed susceptible.

The Razorbacks are giving up 353 yards per recreation by the air.

On Wednesday throughout ESPN’s “At all times School Soccer,” analyst Greg McElroy expressed some concern but additionally some optimism about Arkansas’ potential on the defensive facet of the ball.

“Briefly about Arkansas’ protection, Barry Odom and firm,” McElroy mentioned. “You take a look at Arkansas final yr, early on within the season, Arkansas was enjoying glorious protection. … After which for no matter purpose because the season went alongside it simply form of acquired away from them a little bit bit.

“This yr, I get the sense that the defensive performances could be a little extra repeatable. I used to be a little bit involved with what I noticed out of the Cincinnati recreation. I believed there have been a number of too many alternatives for balls to be thrown over their head and thought that had Cincinnati linked on a few these throws, which have been connectable, that recreation would have been very, very totally different. I’m unsure I’m a hundred percent offered on the place Arkansas is at defensively proper now. I believe they should shore a few issues up within the again finish, however towards the run there’s some issues to be ok with.”

You possibly can see all of McElroy’s ideas within the video under: