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Jackson Isn't Looking Over His Shoulder At Hill Despite Struggles At QB

Jackson Isn't Looking Over His Shoulder At Hill Despite Struggles At QB

FAYETTEVILLE — Despite a quarterback battle that lasted throughout fall camp and a QB carousel between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill against Georgia on Sept. 19, Jackson is firmly the No.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 29

Three QBs, One Massive Test In College Station For Razorbacks, Aggies

Saturday’s Arkansas-Texas A&M game includes three quarterbacks worth watching. Marcel Reed will lead the Aggies, KJ Jackson will start for Arkansas and AJ Hill remains the Razorbacks’ primary backup.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 21

Silverfield Still Unsure Of Arkansas' QB Situation Ahead Of Tulsa

FAYETTEVILLE — Ryan Silverfield said Saturday after Arkansas' 45-17 loss to No. 2 Georgia that he was unsure if he was going to play both KJ Jackson and AJ Hill at quarterback against Tulsa or stick with just one signal caller.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 20

Making The Case For AJ Hill To Start For Arkansas Against Tulsa

FAYETTEVILLE — If you have two quarterbacks, you have none. Arkansas has two QBs in KJ Jackson and AJ Hill but no true starter yet through three games, and the back-and-forth between the two against No.

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College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 19

'QB Carousel' Yields Little Difference For Sputtering Razorback Offense

FAYETTEVILLE — Ryan Silverfield said Monday that Arkansas planned "on having KJ Jackson as our starting quarterback." And Jackson did start Saturday's game against No.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 19

Commentary: Despite lopsided loss to No. 2 Georgia, perhaps Arkansas football fans saw progress

The Razorbacks' quarterback play was much improved but KJ Jackson and AJ Hill got no help from a running attack that averaged less than 1 yard per carry.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 19

Arkansas Apparently Provided ABC TV Crew Misleading QB Story

Arkansas does not need to reveal its entire game plan to the public. It does not need to publish a quarterback rotation before kickoff. It does not need to tell Georgia exactly when AJ Hill will enter the game or which plays are designed for KJ Jackson.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 19

First Half Takeaways As No. 2 Georgia Leads Arkansas 21-3

FAYETTEVILLE — No. 2 Georgia leads Arkansas 21-3 at halftime of Saturday's game in Fayetteville. Here are three takeaways from the first half. Ryan Silverfield said earlier in the week that KJ Jackson was going to start Saturday's game, and he did.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 15
Razorbacks Sticking With KJ Jackson At QB Despite Early-Season Struggles

Razorbacks Sticking With KJ Jackson At QB Despite Early-Season Struggles

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield said Monday that KJ Jackson will be Arkansas' starting quarterback when the Hogs host No. 2 Georgia on Saturday despite Jackson's struggles in the first two games of the season.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 13
Silverfield 'Probably' Going To Stick With Jackson At QB, But Hasn't Made Decision Yet

Silverfield 'Probably' Going To Stick With Jackson At QB, But Hasn't Made Decision Yet

FAYETTEVILLE — A quarterback battle could be brewing again at Arkansas just two games into the 2026 season. KJ Jackson beat out AJ Hill for the starting job in fall camp in a battle many speculated wasn't that close.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 13

Arkansas football notebook: AJ Hill makes Arkansas football debut amid offensive struggles in loss to Utah

The sophomore transfer replaced KJ Jackson at quarterback with 12:47 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks' loss at Utah.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / September 13

Arkansas football takes step back defensively and struggles to run in big loss at No. 20 Utah

The Razorbacks scored their only touchdown in the fourth quarter with backup AJ Hill at quarterback, but Silverfield said KJ Jackson would probably start Week 3 versus Georgia.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 3
New Arkansas coach treating debut vs. North Alabama like a Super Saturday

New Arkansas coach treating debut vs. North Alabama like a Super Saturday

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield will be surrounded by familiar faces when he makes his debut on the Razorbacks' sideline against North Alabama on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Arkansas’ 2026 Season Now Rests on KJ Jackson

Arkansas’ 2026 Season Now Rests on KJ Jackson

Ahead of the 2026 college football season, the Arkansas Razorbacks officially went on to name their starting quarterback. Their decision finally came down to KJ Jackson, as he now takes over under center for Ryan Silverfield.

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Arkansas ends QB1 guessing game with major announcement

Arkansas ends QB1 guessing game with major announcement

The Arkansas Razorbacks have settled their quarterback competition ahead of the 2026 season, naming junior KJ Jackson the starter. The program announced Sunday that Jackson beat out Memphis transfer AJ Hill for the job after the two competed throughout spring and fall practices.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / August 23
What Ryan Silverfield Said About Decision To Name KJ Jackson Razorbacks' QB1

What Ryan Silverfield Said About Decision To Name KJ Jackson Razorbacks' QB1

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas made a long-awaited decision on Sunday when it announced that KJ Jackson will be the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / August 22
Don't Put AJ Hill's Chance of Winning Arkansas' Starting QB Job In the Ground Just Yet

Don't Put AJ Hill's Chance of Winning Arkansas' Starting QB Job In the Ground Just Yet

FAYETTEVILLE — You can count me as one of those who believed the Arkansas quarterback battle was decided the moment KJ Jackson announced during Ryan Silverfield's introductory news conference that he was returning to Fayetteville for the 2026 season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / August 22

Commentary: Saturday night scrimmage will be of supreme importance for Arkansas football

The late scrimmage inside Razorback Stadium might be the decisive piece of information in the quarterback battle between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill.

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