Coach knew Jefferson's star turn was coming

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 50-48. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)Carl Diffee knew that he needed to be around a TV last Saturday because his former quarterback KJ Jefferson was likely going to be leading Arkansas into its game at Missouri.

Diffee, who coached Jefferson at Sardis (Miss.) North Panola High School before moving on to his current post at Belton, Tenn., had gotten a head's up that Razorback senior starter Feleipe Franks’ playing status was iffy.

“KJ had told me Wednesday that there was a chance that he might get to start,” Diffee said.…