The Razorbacks finished the 2021 season 8–4, 4–4 in SEC play to finish tied for third place in the West Division. Arkansas was invited to play in the 2022 Outback Bowl on New Year's Day against Penn State, and defeated the Nittany Lions 24–10 to finish 9-4 overall. Former All-SEC wide receiver Treylon Burks was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, while former defensive tackle John Ridgeway III was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round before joining the Washington Commanders.
