It’s been a while since Arkansas has hosted a college football game in Fayetteville. In fact, when the Razorbacks host Mississippi State on Saturday, it will be the first time the Hogs are back home since a 38-31 loss to BYU on Sept. 16.

Sam Pittman was asked about the stretch between home games at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. He was jokingly asked if he remembers what it is like to play a home game.

“I don’t,” Pittman said Wednesday. “But like I said, boy, our grass looks good in the home stadium, so the fans will be able to see a really nice, good-looking field.”

One of the bigger issues with the long road trip is recruiting. Pittman gave an interesting description of the situation.

“Let’s face the facts,” Pittman said. “In order to keep your girlfriend, and you don’t see her for five weeks and she’s had the chance to see this guy, this guy and this guy, she’s going to leave you, unless you’re whoever. Elvis Presley or whoever. We have to get them here. We’re trying get the here. We have to get back with them and get around them. I commend our coaching staff and the kids who are staying with us because they are loyal and the belief they have in the football program, but it’s hard.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.