Arkansas is barely midway through spring practice, but coach Bret Bielema has seen enough to announce his starting quarterback.
Arkansas edge #5 is we EARN EVERYTHING. That is why today I announced to the team @austinallen8 is our starting QB pic.twitter.com/QBpd03HJOt
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) April 15, 2016
Austin Allen, the younger brother of Brandon Allen, who started in each of the past three seasons, was expected to win the job. But the timing of the public announcement is somewhat surprising, given that it was considered to be a four-man competition and we’re barely halfway through spring drills.