FAYETTEVILLE – While football fans frequently chant “Who’s No. 1?,” Sam Pittman ponders “Who’s No. 2?”
And even “Who’s No. 3?”
This is particularly so as the Arkansas football head coach ponders personnel at quarterback and running back.
The No. 2, and even No. 3, at those positions could become as important as who starts No. 1 with the season opening Sept. 4 against the Rice Owls at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Starter KJ Jefferson has already personally underscored the importance of a backup quarterback. He delivered solid performances off the bench against Mississippi State in 2019 and a spectacular start in place of injured since turned pro starter Feleipe Franks in last season’s 50-48 shootout loss at Missouri, .