KJ Jackson named starting quarterback for Arkansas Razorbacks
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
KJ Jackson will open the season as the starting quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks, according to first-year coach Ryan Silverfield. The Razorbacks will face North Alabama on September 5. Silverfield described the decision as confident but not easy. Jackson steps in to lead a team looking to make a strong season start after offseason changes.
- •KJ Jackson will start against North Alabama on September 5
- •Ryan Silverfield announced the decision on August 24
- •Silverfield expressed confidence in choosing Jackson for the role
- •The Razorbacks are rebuilding under new coaching leadership
- 1:34 AMESPN NCAAF — Silverfield 'excited' to tab Jackson Arkansas QB1
"KJ Jackson will start at quarterback for Arkansas when the Razorbacks open the season Sept. 5 against North Alabama, first-year coach Ryan Silverfield said Sunday, adding that his ultimate call "wasn't an easy decision, but a very confident one."
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