The way Arkansas freshman Braylen Russell performed on the final drive of an upset over Tennessee may not have only changed the trajectory of his season, but also his financial future.
The 6-foot-1, 253-pound running back fueled the go-ahead drive late in the fourth quarter against the then-No. 4 Volunteers with 35 of his team-high 62 yards. The big blow was a 24-yard rumble. Now, three weeks later, he is on the brink of an increased role.
With starter Ja’Quinden Jackson officially “doubtful” for the Arkansas vs Mississippi State game on Saturday, it sounds like Russell is in line for his first collegiate start.