FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' offensive line is pushing forward after losing a piece during the first weekend of preseason practices.
Razorbacks coach Chad Morris confirmed Monday afternoon in a brief meeting with the media that redshirt freshman offensive lineman Noah Gatlin, a native of Jonesboro, tore the ACL in his right knee on Friday in the team's first practice of the fall.
The plan is for Gatlin, who played in four games last season, to undergo surgery on the knee toward the end of this week, Morris added.
"It's unfortunate," Morris said. "But that happens. It’s football.