Former Arkansas Razorbacks cornerback Eddie Jackson Jr. will debut his barbecue-centric TV show Friday night, with his first episode devoted to Little Rock flavors.
BBQ Blitz, which premieres at 9:30 p.m. on Food Network, takes him on the road to lead barbecue battles across the U.S.
Jackson won Food Network Star in August, which has a prize of a TV show on the channel.
The first stop: Little Rock, with local chefs Justin Patterson and Donnie Ferneau as well as food truck owner Gwen Jones competing.
A winning barbecue cook among three competitors from each episode of the show will receive $5,000 as Jackson searches for the next BBQ Blitz Champ, according to Food Network.