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Five Razorbacks we want to see more from in Week 2
- Arkansas targeted Chris Marshall 10 times in the 31-14 opener against North Alabama. Ismael Cisse also returned with a catch-and-run touchdown after missing last season through injury; the writer describes him as steady in offseason camps when healthy. Cisse benefiting from extra attention on Marshall is a projection, not a confirmed target allocation.
- Arkansas WR Jelani Watkins had two rushes for 21 yards in the opener and appeared on the official Week 2 depth chart. The writer also noted his ability to retain a catch through contact and wants more touches for his speed; the report does not establish a larger snap share or a new starting role against Utah.
- Arkansas LB Ben Bogle recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry against North Alabama. The writer sees a possible additional veteran contributor at linebacker, while stressing that the evidence is one game against an FCS opponent, not an established role change.
- The Arkansas column flags offensive-line play, particularly on the right side, as needing improvement against Utah. It proposes a closer look at Adam Hawkes if those issues persist; this is a writer's personnel suggestion, not an announced benching or a confirmed change to the starting line.
- Arkansas RB Cam Settles is still described as working back from injury after a notable spring-game performance. The column expresses interest in seeing him once he returns but gives no return date, Week 2 clearance, practice status or planned workload.
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4th and 5 defense
- OL/DL: Talent, less turnover on the OL/DL, more experienced HC, more expensive NIL roster.The betting line is a combination of a bad first game and last years record.
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Five Razorbacks we want to see more from in Week 2
- Injury: Mop-up duty time will be hard to come by for Arkansas this season, which means the Razorbacks wasted a big opportunity last Saturday when it led FCS opponent North Alabama by only two touchdowns...
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Reason for optimism.
- QB/RB: A few things that have me encouraged, positive and hopeful with the program.
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Can Arkansas offense get back on track against stout Utah defense?
- Arkansas had four offensive penalties and three turnovers in its opener against North Alabama; Tim Cramsey said the film still showed holds, sacks and giveaways despite relatively few missed assignments, so his hope for a cleaner Week 2 is not confirmation those execution problems are resolved.
- Cramsey's review put Utah's opening-game blitz rate near 60%, compared with 27% last season, while stressing that the pressure designs remained familiar under new coordinator Colton Swan; he explicitly questioned whether the higher rate would persist against Arkansas.
- Arkansas' protection communication is a specific concern against Utah's varied pressures and man coverage behind them: the preview points to KJ Jackson's opening-game sack-fumble after a free edge rusher and highlights the quarterback and offensive line's need to recognize where rushers are coming from.
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Arkansas defense has its hands full with Devon Dampier, Utah offense
- Arkansas coordinator Ron Roberts identified Devon Dampier's strength through contact, ability to escape pressure and downfield throwing range as linked defensive problems, so disrupting Utah's pocket does not by itself remove the threat of an extended play.
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How Arkansas transfers are faring at new stops
- QB/OL: Arkansas has been one of the most active programs in the transfer portal in recent years, and especially this past offseason when Ryan Silverfield and his new staff signed more than 40 transfers in...
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Final thoughts….
- Defense: I guess I need clarification on what is considered VIP content because Connor’s breakdown of Ron Roberts’ goals for the defense was literally read word for word on the podcast.
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Let Grant Cook segment
- OL/LB: The key is that pad level is only one part of winning on the line.
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Arkansas offense eager for better showing at Utah
- Pick/market: Arkansas heads to Salt Lake City (Utah) this Saturday for its first marquee matchup of the season with the No.
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- Coaching: Ron Roberts press conference: Arkansas football defensive coordinator previews Utah
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KJ Jackson owns disappointing performance in Arkansas' season-opening win
- Pick/market: While Saturday wasn't actually the first start of Arkansas junior quarterback KJ Jackson's career, it was the first time he'd taken the field as the QB1.
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Take Two: Having rewatched
- QB/OL: I keep saying that our defense vanilla as it was was head and shoulders better than it was last year.
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Had to to breath
- Pick/market: Honestly, zero has changed for me.
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General thoughts
- Pick/market: Bro it’s much easier to coach scheme and plays than turn someone into a nasty, physical player.
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- Defense: 🎥 Sunday Morning Razorback - Tom Murphy breaks down what Arkansas' season-opening win over an FCS opponent means for the Razorbacks as they face a much tougher test at Utah in week 2.
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Arkansas defense shows promise in 31-14 debut win over North Alabama
- Arkansas forced four straight three-and-outs to open its 31-14 win over North Alabama and held the Lions to minus-12 rushing yards at halftime.
- Ryan Silverfield said the first-half defense was lights out but noted second-half issues with an explosive play and penalties.
- Arkansas finished by allowing 153 total yards, 40 rushing yards, one third-down conversion on 10 tries, two sacks, two hurries, five tackles for loss, and four pass breakups.
- Senior linebacker Ben Bogle was a surprise standout with four tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and one quarterback hurry.
- Arkansas has a quick road turnaround at No. 21 Utah, and Silverfield said the Razorbacks must improve very quickly before that challenge.
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Bobby Petrino
- Pick/market: In a way yes we did.
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Game thoughts
- Pick/market: Ugly game, no way around it.
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Defense and KJ
- Defense: Knowing what we know now about our O, any practice in camp where O beat D is a major red flag lol
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NORTH ALABAMA @ ARKANSAS GAME THREAD
- Pick/market: There were some costly penalties early by the OL…as bad as it feels KJ played, 24-35 267 yard 3 TDs and 1 INT isn’t a terrible line.
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