Under him , the Razorbacks lost a national championship in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama and beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl , ending their national championship hopes .
Holtz served as the head football coach from 1977 through the 1983 season .
Under Holtz , the Razorbacks lost a national championship in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama and beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl , ending their national championship hopes .
Holtz served as the head football coach from 1977 through the 1983 season .