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As we approach the release of this season's first BCS rankings, the Arkansas Razorbacks find themselves on the outside looking in. The Razorbacks have endured injuries and the toughest stretch of their schedule with games against Alabama, Texas A&M and Auburn.

Yet at the halfway point of the season, Arkansas is off to a 5-1 start, which is their best start under Bobby Petrino, and the schedule gets a little easier going forward.

While losing handily to Alabama puts the Hogs at a disadvantage, there are some scenarios under which Arkansas can find themselves in the BCS picture

Here is what needs to happen for Arkansas to be in the BCS conversation by the end of the season.