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Arkansas Names KJ Jackson Starting Quarterback
Jackson beat Memphis transfer AJ Hill in camp and posted 441 passing yards with three total touchdowns last season.
- On Sunday, Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Ryan Silverfield officially named KJ Jackson as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, concluding a competitive preseason battle.
- Jackson won the starting job after a multi-month competition with sophomore Memphis transfer AJ Hill, with Silverfield citing Jackson's efficiency in 'situational football' as the deciding factor.
- The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Jackson appeared in five games for Arkansas last season, completing 33 of 54 passes for 441 yards and three touchdowns while adding 52 yards on the ground.
- Jackson will make his first start as full-time quarterback against North Alabama on Sept. 5 at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, marking the beginning of the team's season.
- A four-star prospect from Saint James School in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackson previously threw 130 touchdown passes, ranking third in Alabama High School Athletic Association history.
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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