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Coach Ryan Silverfield frames Arkansas’ opening game against North Alabama as the most important of the year, likening its intensity to a Super Bowl, while highlighting the leadership of quarterbacks KJ Jackson, AJ Hill and Cade Trotter and a roster bolstered by 80 newcomers.
Arkansas unveiled a high‑octane preseason scrimmage featuring big plays on both sides of the ball, with the coaching staff emphasizing consistency and complementary football as the quarterback battle remains unresolved.
Under overcast skies and 94-degree heat, the Arkansas Razorbacks' third preseason workout revealed sharp passing from sophomore quarterback KJ Jackson, a key interception by Brandon Ford, and continued fundraising momentum toward a $50 million goal.
Spring observations have cemented KJ Jackson as the projected starter, with AJ Hill, Braeden Fuller and Cade Trotter vying for backup roles as the team gears up for a 25‑practice camp leading to a September 5 showdown with North Alabama.
With the season opener set for September 5, Arkansas prepares for a fresh start under Ryan Silverfield, aiming to rebound from a 2‑10 record. The quarterback competition between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill, along with the arrival of freshman Hank Hendrix, promises intrigue.