Overview
- The Razorbacks announced on Sunday, Aug. 23 that junior KJ Jackson will start the Sept. 5 season opener against North Alabama.
- Jackson earned the job over Memphis transfer AJ Hill after a months-long competition that included spring drills, 14 fall practices and two scrimmages.
- Coaches credited Jackson’s prior game reps, situational play in two-minute and end-of-half drills, accuracy and ball security as the decisive factors.
- AJ Hill is the primary backup with freshman Hank Hendrix taking third-string reps and both Jackson and Hill are likely to play in the opener.
- The decision gives Jackson time to build chemistry with the starters before Arkansas hosts North Alabama and then travels to face Utah in Week 2.