Ryan Silverfield evaluates Arkansas quarterback position after loss to Utah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield is considering his options at quarterback following a 43-10 loss to Utah on Saturday. KJ Jackson started the game, completing 14 of 34 passes for 139 yards and one interception. Silverfield noted that while he intends to stick with Jackson for now, a definitive decision for next week's game against Georgia remains pending until he reviews game film. Backup quarterback AJ Hill appeared in the fourth quarter and finished 8 of 14 for 105 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown pass to Ismael Cisse. Silverfield attributed the team's offensive struggles to widespread execution issues across the offensive line and skill positions. The coach indicated that poor downfield passing performance forced Utah to load the box, which limited the Razorbacks to 61 rushing yards on 28 carries.
- •Arkansas lost 43-10 to Utah on September 12.
- •KJ Jackson threw for 139 yards on 14-of-34 passing.
- •AJ Hill completed 8 of 14 passes for 105 yards in a relief role.
- •Arkansas managed only 61 total rushing yards during the contest.
- •The Razorbacks host Georgia in their next scheduled game.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Is Ryan Silverfield considering a QB change for Arkansas football?
"After another offensive dud, will Arkansas football change its starter under center? Here's what Ryan Silverfield said about KJ Jackson or AJ Hill.
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