It's no secret that if Arkansas' defense was better, the outlook of the season would look vastly different. The Hogs' defense

Here's a look at what Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said about Auburn football ahead of the Tigers' Week 9 matchup with the Razorbacks.

Hugh Freeze said Auburn football will have all three of its quarterbacks, including freshman Deuce Knight, "ready to play" against Arkansas.

Razorbacks' Bobby Petrino, Tigers' Hugh Freeze on injuries, quarterback depth, game plans ahead of SEC matchup

Walker and Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold were teammates last year at Oklahoma. Arnold, a junior from Denton, Texas, passed for 1,421 yards and 12 touchdowns while making 9 starts and playing in 10 games for the Sooners last season.

Up next for the Tigers is a matchup with Arkansas in Fayetteville, a battle between two teams looking for their first SEC win. The Razorbacks come into the game 2-5 (0-3 SEC), while Auburn enters 3-4 (0-4 SEC). Arkansas is coming off consecutive close losses, though, the most recent one being a 3-point home defeat to Texas A&M.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/arkansas as Three storylines for Arkansas Razorbacks ahead of home showdown against Auburn. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There will be one team inside Razorback Stadium that will leave with its first SEC victory of the season.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas interim coach and offensive play caller Bobby Petrino pitted against the Auburn defense and coordinator DJ Durkin is the marquee matchup for Saturday’s 11:45 a.m. game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.