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- 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.

- 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.

- 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...

- 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...

- 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.