Arkansas coach Sam Pittman fist bumps quarterback KJ Jefferson (1), Saturday, September 4, 2021 during the fourth quarter of a football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE – University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman threw his backing solidly behind sophomore quarterback KJ Jefferson a couple of times during his Monday news conference.
Jefferson went 12-of-21 passing for 126 yards and 1 touchdown in Saturday’s 38-17 season-opening win against Rice. Jefferson passed for 21 yards in the first half, but his teammates dropped at least three passes.
He also had a few throws that sailed well over their intended targets but was a difference-maker with his running, accounting for the first two Arkansas touchdowns and amassing 89 rushing yards on nine carries.