Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson is unlikely to play Saturday against LSU.
The junior starter was dressed and on the field for pre-game warm-ups Saturday, but did not fully participate. He was flanked at the 10 by Malik Hornsby and Cade Fortin who threw passes to Arkansas receivers, standing wtih his hands in a warmer at his waist.
Jefferson has thrown for 1,981 yards with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He missed Arkansas’ game against Mississippi State, a 40-17 loss, because of a suspected concussion. He played in last week’s loss to Liberty, but was only moderately effective, throwing two touchdowns.
Coach Sam Pittman said after the game Jefferson had a sore shoulder. It was getting better leading up to the LSU game, but Pittman said Jefferson suffered a setback midweek and his status for the Tigers was unclear.
Hornsby is likely to get a bulk of the snaps in his stead. He was 8 of 17 for 248 yards against MSU and ran for another 114 yards.
The Razorbacks are home underdogs and a loss would drop them to 5-5, remaining a game short of bowl eligibility.
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