How did KJ Jackson perform in debut as Arkansas football's QB1?
KJ Jackson's first game at QB1 was a mixed bag. Here's a look at what went right and what went wrong against North Alabama.
On September 5, KJ Jackson made his Arkansas football debut as the starter at quarterback in a 31-14 win against North Alabama. In his second career start, Jackson completed 24 of 35 passes for 267 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. While the final score against a weaker opponent raises concerns, head coach Ryan Silverfield expressed faith in Jackson's performance, particularly in the second half.
However, Silverfield noted that Jackson struggled with decision-making during a lackluster first half, and pointed to an interception just before halftime as his biggest error. Despite dropping passes and being sacked, Jackson's athleticism shone through, with a notable escape from a sack and a key third-down conversion. Coach Silverfield acknowledged there were good and bad plays, and expected Jackson to take responsibility for his performance, studying film and making improvements before the next game against Utah.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
