The most obvious concern facing Tennessee this week in Fayetteville is an explosive Arkansas offense that leads the SEC in scoring at just over 37 points per game. Quarterback Tyler Wilson and a fleeet of gifted receivers are primarily responsible for those numbers, but the Razorbacks' special teams units have also been a huge factor in piling up those points.
Bobby Petrino's squad may be the most productive special teams group in the nation this year, at least in the area of the return game. Joe Adams leads the SEC in punt returns (14.6 yards per return) and has taken a pair returns into the end zone. They're just as dangerous in returning kickoffs where Marquel Wade also leads the SEC (29.6 ypr) and has a touchdown return to his credit.
Assistant coach Erik Russell's special team's coverage units haven't given up a return for a touchdown all season and rank No. 12 and No. 7 nationally in covering punts and kickoffs. They also haven't been challenged like they will be on Saturday.
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