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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There are 11 weekends remaining until the return of Arkansas football.
The Razorbacks open the 2024 season in Little Rock against UAPB. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (ESPNU) on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Arkansas is coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign that saw offensive coordinator Dan Enos get fired midseason and the eventual departures of KJ Jefferson and Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders, two faces of the program.
In response, the Hogs hired Bobby Petrino and hit the transfer portal, bringing in plenty of newcomers for what feels like an all-important season for head coach Sam Pittman.
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Over the next month, the Southwest Times Record will run positional previews twice a week, asking two questions and providing one bold prediction.
Here’s a look at the quarterbacks entering 2024.
Is there a clear starter at quarterback for Arkansas football?
Pittman had fans and media members expecting a wide-open competition this spring, but in reality, the job always belonged to Taylen Green.
The Boise State transfer threw for 3,794 yards and ran for 1,022 across 26 games with the Broncos. He exclusively took reps with Arkansas’ first-team offense this spring and completed 17 of 22 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns in the annual Red-White Game. He was able to blend explosiveness with efficiency and leave a lasting impression heading into the fall.
Taylen Green (10) fires a pass under pressure during the Arkansas football spring game Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Green was Bobby Petrino’s top target in the transfer portal, and it’s a safe bet the offense will be catered to the redshirt junior’s strengths. Look for Arkansas to be aggressive hunting big plays and…
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Author : Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record
Publish date : 2024-06-11 09:04:35
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