Arkansas plans to play several true freshmen early

FAYETTEVILLE — It appears that several true freshmen could see significant snaps in Arkansas’ season opener against Eastern Illinois in two weeks and some others could at least make an appearance.

Razorback head coach Chad Morris, offensive coordinator Joe Craddock and defensive coordinator John Chavis all brought up guys who had earned time after Saturday’s scrimmage.

It helps that a new NCAA rule allows freshmen - or any other player who has not redshirted - to play up to four games at any point in the season before burning a redshirt.

“It really does,” Morris said. “With us being able to play them in four games and still be able to redshirt them, those guys that we feel like are ready right…