ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS NEWS

KJ Jefferson - Trio of scores in win Jefferson completed 12-of-21 passes for 128 yards, one touchdown and one interception Saturday against Rice, while also rushing nine times for 89 yards and two more scores in the 3...

Impact The dual-threat quarterback flashed his versatility as the Hogs took advantage of an inferior opponent. Still, it was not a great passing performance, and a matchup with Texas next weekend will dictate just how good Jefferson and the Arkansas offense will really be in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razorbacks have plenty of work ahead before facing Texas It wasn’t the best win in program history, but the Razorbacks relied on their defense and did just enough on offense to score 31 unanswered...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

KJ Jefferson up and down in Arkansas' win over Rice, 38-17 It was an up-and-down day for KJ Jefferson in Arkansas' 38-17 win over Rice. More on his afternoon through the air and the impact he made wi...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas rallies, avoids upset against Rice with 38-17 win

Trelon Smith’s 2-yard touchdown run with 12:44 left in the fourth quarter was the game-winner, and Arkansas rallied to beat Rice 38-17 in both teams’ season opener

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trelon Smith - Good for opener Smith (toe) is playing in the season opener versus Rice, Hogs Media reports.

Impact Smith was in a non-contact jersey during a portion of fall camp but appears to be healthy for the opener. The junior figures to lead the Hogs' backfield in 2021 after racking up 710 yards and five touchdowns on 134 carries last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Treylon Burks - Good to go Saturday Burks (undisclosed) will start Saturday against Rice, Jacob Seus of 5 News reports.

Impact Arkansas will have its top playmaker available Saturday with Burks getting the green light. Burks is one of the top returning receivers in college football and is coming off an 820-yard, seven-touchdown season in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Treylon Burks - Going through warmups Burks (undisclosed) is in uniform and going through pregame stretching ahead of Saturday's game against Rice, Andrew Hutchinson of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Burks continues to trend in the right direction heading into kickoff. He had been dealing with an undisclosed issue in camp but said Friday he was planning to play in Week 1. Barring a change, Burks projects to be available Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Where to find Arkansas' commitments this week Looking for a game to attend tonight? Here's your guide on where to find the future Hogs.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas' depth gives Sam Pittman confidence for season-opener Arkansas could have a few key players out for the season-opener, but head coach Sam Pittman believes the Razorbacks have enough depth to com...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Clarion-Ledger Aniya Madkin, daughter of Mississippi State quarterback Wayne Madkin, discusses committing to Arkansas volleyball and choosing the Razorbacks over the Bulldogs.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Arkansas faces Rice in throwback to Southwest Conference era

Arkansas left the Southwest Conference three decades ago, but you couldn’t tell it from the start to this season’s schedule

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Treylon Burks - Plans to play Burks (undisclosed) told reporters Thursday he intends to play Saturday against Rice, Josh Bertaccini of The Red Zone reports.

Impact This doesn't officially confirm that Burks is indeed playing, but it's a positive indication nonetheless. Arkansas has been cautious with its star receiver of late as he works through an undisclosed issue. He was considered day-to-day earlier in the week, but there appears to be a real possibility that Burks suits up against the Owls.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hogs extend two new offers for 2023 Arkansas sent out approximately 200 graphics and even shelled out a pair of new offers on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas players believe in KJ Jefferson Though Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson is relatively unknown around the country, his teammates have no doubt that he is the right guy for...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Treylon Burks - Still day-to-day for Saturday Burks (undisclosed) remains day-to-day heading into Saturday's game against Rice, SEC Writer Michael Bratton reports.

Impact Arkansas' top receiver is iffy for Saturday as he remains day-to-day with an undisclosed issue. Burks did not scrimmage earlier in fall camp and coach Sam Pittman has provided updates throughout the week that leave the receiver's status in question. The hope is that Burks' status comes into focus closer to kickoff Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas has options if John Ridgeway is unavailable Arkansas DL John Ridgeway is doubtful for Saturday's game. It's not ideal for the Hogs if he's unavailable, but they have plenty of options....

AUGUST 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Early Look: Arkansas' visit lists for Rice, Texas Here's a very early look at some of the notable recruits we've confirmed for the first two weeks of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyson Morris - Earns starting WR role Morris is listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 1 matchup against Rice, Scottie

Impact Morris caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown last season. The senior wideout has three touchdowns in his Arkansas career and could see an increase in target share if De'Vion Warren (hamstring) or Treylong Burks (undisclosed) are limited or unavailable Saturday.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Treylon Burks - Considered questionable for opener Head Coach Sam Pittman indicated that Burks (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and is unsure whether or not he will be ready for the season opener Saturday versus Rice, Matt Jo...

Impact Burks was a bright spot on the Hogs last season, racking up 51 catches for 820 yards and seven touchdowns on 71 targets over nine games. The coaching staff hopes to get the start wideout into practice by Wednesday and Pittman indicated they do not intend to play Burks if he hasn't practiced, so it's worth keeping eyes peeled for Burks' practice participation levels in the coming days.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Big Red Board: Defense The latest edition of the Big Red Recruiting Board features updates on several of Arkansas' top defensive targets for the Class of 2022.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could the Arkansas offense feature a Malik Hornsby package? Backup quarterback Malik Hornsby brings a dynamic skill set to the Arkansas offense. Could he get his own special package in the Razorback o...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas to settle left guard battle soon Throughout the offseason, Arkansas has had a position battle taking place for the left guard spot. A starter will be announced soon, but bot...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jordan gets another glimpse at Arkansas The latest on four-star safety Brenden Jordan of Mansfield (Texas), which visited Northwest Arkansas on Friday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Where to find Arkansas' commitments this week Looking for a game to attend tonight? Here's your guide on where to find the future Hogs.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas freshmen skill players continue to shine With just over a week before the season opener against the Rice Owls on Sept. 4, it has now been well-documented that a few Razorback freshm...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM