Bobby Petrino was on ESPN’s College Football Live for about 90 seconds today, and here is what he had to say from his interview inside ESPN’s “Drive to a Championship” bus inside Razorback Stadium.

Petrino on why the Hogs were successful in 47-19 win over Texas A&M:

“It really helped when we got the running game going. We were able to sustain some run game and that allows us to throw the ball down the field, and our offensive line really did a nice job in pass protection. Any time you give Ryan (Mallett) some room in the pocket, where he has space and he can step up into his throws, he’s going to be very good.”

How long did it take Mallett to pick up offense after transferring from Michigan?

“We were fortunate that he came here about a year-and-a-half ago and red-shirted so he’s been through two spring balls and fall. Ryan is a real student of the game. He loves football, he loves preparing so he’s actually picked it up really well.”

On looking ahead to next three games against nationally-ranked Auburn, Florida and Ole Miss:

“Yeah, we can’t look ahead. We just have to look at Auburn, otherwise I’ll never sleep at all. Auburn is a very good football team. We’re really looking forward to the game Saturday.”

On Auburn head coach Gene Chizik’s defense:

“We’re going to have to score points because they’re very good on offense. They have a very balanced running game and passing game. It’ll give us a lot of problems to be able to defend their run because they can throw it also. Offensively, we’re going to have to go score points and be able to keep up and get ahead in the scoring.”

Keep it here for more updates from Arkansas’ practice this afternoon, and for full coverage on WholeHogSports.com and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Northwest Arkansas Times.

— Brandon Marcello