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Briles: QB job is Franks' to lose, but healthy competition ahead

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas first-year offensive coordinator Kendal Briles had to wait and wait some more before getting an up-close-and-personal look at Feleipe Franks throwing the football.

To this point, approaching the start of preseason practice Monday, Briles has not been disappointed by what he’s seen from the Florida graduate transfer. Watching Franks on film, Briles figured he would have a live arm.

“He does,” Briles said Friday during a Zoom conference with reporters. “The thing I’ve been impressed with is how he’s been able to get the ball out of his hand and just really consistent with all his throws.