 The track and field team was under the direction of [[John McDonnell (coach)|John McDonnell]] for over 25 years (since the 1977–78 academic year).McDonnell's men's teams have won 40 NCAA championships since 1984, including 11 cross country, 19 indoor track and 10 outdoor track along with 37 [[Southwest Conference]] Championships, and 38 of 40 SEC titles.The Razorbacks, under his direction, won five NCAA National Triple Crowns, achieved by winning NCAA titles in cross country, indoor and outdoor track in the same school year.