Fall Scrimmage Reports
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Checking out the health of SEC teams after preseason practice and going into week-one for 2026
- Alabama lost defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman to a season-ending ACL injury; defensive back Jorden Edmonds is targeted for a midseason return, while EJ Crowell and receiver Noah Rogers are expected back sooner. Arkansas lost tight end Maddox Lassiter, defensive lineman J'Lynn Allen and punter Connor Smith for 2026, but RB1 Sutton Smith should be ready for the opener.
- Auburn linebacker J.J. Faulk is out for the year, with tight end Jonathan Edwards, tackle Tai Buster and corner Devin Williams still uncertain. Florida reported no major camp loss; Georgia remains without Amaris Williams and likely Dante Dowdell, while center Drew Bobo should play. Kentucky running back Tovani Mizell is out, with Jovante Barnes and receiver Nic Anderson questionable.
- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and linebacker Whit Weeks are full-go, though edge Gabe Reliford remains out. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy will miss the opener but is practicing; Gavin Hoffman should be ready and Donta Simpson is cleared. Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
- Ole Miss reported no major preseason injury. South Carolina lost receivers Jaden Sellers and Jayden Gibson for the season, with tackle Jacarrius Peak expected out roughly two weeks and Dylan Stewart unavailable opening weekend. Tennessee lost Edrees Farooq, Jaedon Harmon and Jadas Richard, with several more questionable plus Arion Carter suspended one game.
- Texas is evaluating left tackle Trevor Goosby's knee, though no tear was initially indicated. Texas A&M lost Chace Sims and Tiger Riden for the season and receiver Jerome Myles left the team. Vanderbilt had no major new camp injury, while Mississippi State's principal questions are receiver Ayden Williams and limited defensive linemen D.J. Reed and Kalvin Dinkins.
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Arkansas Football Projected Starting Lineup After First Scrimmage
- FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With just two weeks until kickoff of the 2026 season and first year under coach Ryan Silverfield, it's safe to say things are beginning to shape at nearly every position.
- The initial Week One depth chart might have a couple of "-or-" next to a few names, but the depth chart should be taking shape, especially with the second scrimmage of fall camp coming on...
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Biggest Winners From Razorbacks' Second Scrimmage of Fall Camp
- FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield mentioned Sunday evening that he hasn't filled out a true depth chart yet for his players.
- In a way, the Razorbacks' first-year coach seemed a bit aggravated at some of the more experienced players on his roster.
- He went out on a limb to challenge them during his post-scrimmage press confernce.
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Who shined in Arkansas football's second preseason scrimmage
- The Razorbacks held their second scrimmage of the month on Saturday, Aug.
- The action kicked off at 9:15 p.m.
- CT to simulate the Week 2 game at Utah, which will begin at the same time in Salt Lake City.
- The media was not permitted to watch the scrimmage, but an Arkansas spokesperson provided a list of meaningful action from the 104-play event, and head coach Ryan Silverfield...
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In Arkansas football's first fall scrimmage, explosive plays lead way
- FAYETTEVILLE — Charlie Collins didn't want to admit defeat, but Arkansas football wide receiver Chris Marshall had an ear-to-ear grin when Collins got asked if the offense had the upper hand at the first meaningful checkpoint of fall camp.
- The Boise State transfer, who came out of the Dallas high school ranks as a five-star recruit, hauled in a 34-yard touchdown pass from Jackson and had a 96-yard...
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- Practice: 𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 Second scrimmage recap, key stats Sutton Smith 'full go' Surprise starters possible More
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- Practice: During Arkansas' first preseason scrimmage, Boise State transfer Chris Marshall showed why he could become the team’s go-to receiver, hauling in a 96-yard catch and 34-yard TD.
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Quarterbacks
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'Here's the guy': KJ Jackson confident heading into season as starter at Arkansas
- KJ Jackson won Arkansas' quarterback competition after separating himself from Hill in fall-camp situational work, and the players subsequently selected him as one of three team captains.
- Ryan Silverfield named Jackson before the opener so Arkansas' receivers, tight ends, offensive line and starting center could build rhythm with his cadence, checks and under-center exchanges.
- Arkansas still plans some quarterback rotation, but Jackson's film-study habits, leadership and willingness to take responsibility were cited as major reasons he secured the starting role.
- Jackson has not absorbed live contact during camp because quarterbacks wore protected jerseys, leaving his response to real pressure as an untested variable entering the North Alabama game.
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KJ Jackson named starting quarterback, plus more Day 15 practice news
- Arkansas officially named KJ Jackson its starting quarterback, and he continued to take first-team snaps during the final preseason practice open to reporters.
- Jackson moved the first-team offense from its own 29 to the opposing 20 in a late two-minute drill, including a 27-yard completion to Jaden Platt, before Miguel Mitchell intercepted him in the end zone.
- Four of Arkansas's eight planned practice periods were devoted to special teams, including punt and onside-kick work, as the Razorbacks approached their opener against North Alabama.
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KJ Jackson named Arkansas starting quarterback
- QB: We got us A QUARTERBACK finally Kj was awesome But not an amazing passer Taylen was incredible at times but man always late or throwing to the wrong guy This dude is a stud...
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- QB: KJ Jackson has been named Arkansas' starting quarterback.
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- QB: KJ Jackson was named Arkansas' starting QB on Sunday.
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- QB: Ryan Silverfield after Sunday's practice: We obviously just named KJ Jackson our starting QB.
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- Coaching: Ryan Silverfield press conference: Arkansas football coach talks starting quarterback KJ Jackson, season preparation.
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- Coaching: KJ Jackson, Khmori House press conference: Arkansas football players discuss quarterback, fall work.
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- QB: Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield explains why KJ Jackson was named the starting quarterback today.
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- QB/LB: Reacting to today's announcement that KJ Jackson will be the starting quarterback for Arkansas -- ft.
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- QB: NEWS: Arkansas has named KJ Jackson its starting quarterback.
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- QB: BREAKING: Arkansas has announced KJ Jackson as its starting QB for the 2026 season.
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- QB: Arkansas quarterbacks coach Mitch Stewart explained what KJ Jackson and AJ Hill need to improve on as the Razorbacks' QB competition continues
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- Coaching: Mitch Stewart press conference: Arkansas quarterbacks coach talks preseason practice
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- Coaching: AJ Hill, KJ Jackson press conference: Arkansas quarterbacks discuss battle, fall camp
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- QB: More on Arkansas' quarterback competition
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- QB: "They were made very aware that in a couple weeks, a real grown-up conversation is going to happen." Arkansas OC Tim Cramsey said both KJ Jackson and AJ Hill know what's expected of them...
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- QB: Former Arkansas QB in favorable spot to make 53-man roster in training camp.
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- QB: Former Arkansas QB in favorable spot to make 53-man roster in training camp.
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WALK & TALK: Red 14, White 13
- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways
- Arkansas' spring-game takeaway starts with QB uncertainty. Trey Biddy gave KJ Jackson a slight edge over AJ after the Red-White game, but framed the job as unsettled and still a fall-camp risk.
- KJ Jackson's best signal was a 65-yard completion to CJ Brown, with roughly 35 yards in the air. Biddy liked some of the throws but said KJ still needs more consistency and comfort in the offense.
- AJ led multiple touchdown drives and has a big arm, but his long, looping throwing motion is a concern for Arkansas' quick-game/RPO/screen package. He also threw a roughly 53-yard pick-six.
- Biddy said Arkansas probably did not land the proven transfer QB he wanted, which keeps the team's win-total ceiling tied heavily to whether one of the current QBs can become plus-level.
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Schematics
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Offensive Updates
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- [twitter] Practice: Arkansas receivers coach Larry Smith said there’s plenty of depth in his room, but the Razorbacks are searching for players to emerge as go-to options in crunch time.
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- [twitter] Coaching: Larry Smith press conference: Arkansas wide receivers coach talks preseason practice
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- [twitter] Coaching: Ismael Cisse, Donovan Faupel, Jamari Hawkins press conference: Arkansas wide receivers on fall camp
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- [twitter] KICKER: One week into the Arkansas football team's first fall camp under head coach Ryan Silverfield, here's what reporters Christina Long, Ethan Westerman and Tom Murphy have observed about the offense, defense and special teams.
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- [twitter] WR: Arkansas OC Tim Cramsey said there's a "nine-man battle" inside the Razorbacks' WR room at the start of fall camp.
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- OL: The heat isn’t the only think Arkansas’ OL is battling during fall practice.
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- Coaching: Ismael Cisse, Donovan Faupel, Jamari Hawkins press conference: Arkansas wide receivers on fall camp
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- Coaching: Larry Smith press conference: Arkansas wide receivers coach talks preseason practice
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- Practice: Arkansas receivers coach Larry Smith said there’s plenty of depth in his room, but the Razorbacks are searching for players to emerge as go-to options in crunch time.
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- WR: Razorbacks' wide receiver room coming together, but assistant coach Larry Smith says no breakout stars yet.
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- KICKER: One week into the Arkansas football team's first fall camp under head coach Ryan Silverfield, here's what reporters Christina Long, Ethan Westerman and Tom Murphy have observed about the offense, defense and special teams.
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- WR: Arkansas OC Tim Cramsey said there's a "nine-man battle" inside the Razorbacks' WR room at the start of fall camp.
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- RB: Finished my top-30 most important Razorbacks list this evening.
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Defensive Updates
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- Coaching: Kynjee’ Cotton, Landius Wilkerson press conference: Arkansas defensive line coaches talk fall camp
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- DL: “If we can find 12 that can play, we’re going to play 12.” Arkansas defensive line coach Landius Wilkerson said he believes a deep rotation up front is necessary to win close SEC games.
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- Coaching: Carlon Jones, David Oke press conference: Arkansas defensive linemen talk fall camp
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- Defense: "That was last year.
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Everything
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Notebook: Silverfield on tough schedule, Arkansas' new mindset, more at LR Touchdown Club
- Ryan Silverfield named KJ Jackson Arkansas' starting quarterback after a close competition less than two weeks before the opener.
- Jackson brings limited returning experience after completing 33 of 54 passes for 441 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for two scores in five games last season.
- ESPN rates Arkansas' 2026 schedule as the nation's toughest, a challenge Silverfield is using to reinforce the team's mental-toughness emphasis.
- Arkansas deliberately practiced during triple-digit afternoon heat in camp to prepare the roster physically and mentally for adverse game conditions.
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- Intel: Star City is looking for a varsity football game for week 0 or week 3.
- Intel: Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman discuss Razorback football, plus other weekly news from campus.
- Practice: PODCAST: What we learned from the first week of Arkansas football practice
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- Practice: WATCH: Arkansas QBs KJ Jackson and AJ Hill following practice No.
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- Pick/market: Arkansas WR Antonio Jordan has a rare physical skill set at 6-6, 228 pounds.
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- LB: Razorbacks' DC Ron Roberts worked in stealth mode once he saw SEC traits in under-the-radar portal addition, hopes he will be icing on the cake for JACK position.
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- Practice: WATCH: Razorbacks’ OC Tim Cramsey meets with media following practice #3 of fall camp.
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- Intel: Enough with the “woe is me” talk about the Razorbacks’ 2026 schedule.
- Practice: The Bahamas is now warming up on a practice court elsewhere.
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- Intel: Closing out the top-30 most important Razorbacks for the 2026 season.
- Intel: Three bold predictions as Razorbacks prepare for training camp next week.
- Intel: This former Razorback was unlike anyone Jimbo Fisher had ever seen in his coaching career.
- LB: Five transfers who will make biggest impact for the Razorbacks in 2026.
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- Intel: Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek may have received a little more clarity on the TV scheduling front, and he’s just gonna have to deal with it.
- Intel: CFB Insider dives into the disappointment following Arkansas’ failed attempt to hire Alex Golesh.
- Intel: “I’ve always been a Hog.” Quincy Rhodes shares why he returned to Arkansas, what he’s focused on and the mentality he’s taken on this offseason.