2005 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

The 2005 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Houston Nutt, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, placing fourth in the SEC's Western Division. The team played four home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and two home games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Running back Darren McFadden became the first Arkansas freshman to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.

Preseason

Arkansas was ranked as the 45th best team in the country by NationalChamps.net and projected to finish 6–5.

Game summaries

South Carolina

Coaching staff

Athletic director: Frank Broyles
Head coach: Houston Nutt
Assistants: Reggie Herring, Mike Markuson, Roy Wittke, Bobby Allen, Clifton Ealy, Danny Nutt, Tracy Rocker, James Shibest, Chris Vaughn

Awards and honors

All-American: KR/RB Felix Jones
All-SEC: DT Keith Jackson, KR/RB Felix Jones, RB Darren McFadden, LB Sam Olajubutu, C Kyle Roper