Arkansas names KJ Jackson starting quarterback for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arkansas has named KJ Jackson as its starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against North Alabama on September 5. Coach Ryan Silverfield announced the decision after Jackson bested Memphis transfer AJ Hill for the role. Jackson, a third-year quarterback, has played in six games during his first two seasons with the Razorbacks. He previously made one start in 2025, completing 61.1% of his passes for 441 yards and three touchdowns. Arkansas will face Utah on September 12, marking the first meeting between the two programs.
- •KJ Jackson will start at quarterback for Arkansas against North Alabama.
- •Jackson competed against AJ Hill for the starting role.
- •Arkansas is coming off a 2-10 season in 2025.
- •The Razorbacks will play Utah on September 12.
- •This will be the first game between Arkansas and Utah.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Utah’s Week 2 SEC opponent, Arkansas, has named its starting quarterback
"Third-year signal caller KJ Jackson will start the program’s season opener against North Alabama on Sept. 5.
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