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Fans react to Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson’s first half after he started in place of injured Feleipe Franks
By Adam Spencer
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Arkansas got some tough news just before kickoff against Mizzou on Saturday, when it was revealed that starting QB Feleipe Franks was going to miss the game with a rib injury.
That meant redshirt freshman KJ Jefferson got the start. And, after a rough first couple of series, he settled in and made some big plays.
Here’s a big 68-yard touchdown pass he had to star WR Treylon Burks to tie the game midway through the second quarter:
KJ Jefferson to Treylon Burks for 68-yard touchdown.
Burks has been unguardable at times this season.pic.twitter.com/a2YtmFCC9Y
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) December 5, 2020
Fans were pleasantly surprised with how the offense looked with Jefferson at the helm. Here’s a look at some of the first-half reactions:
I am very impressed with how KJ Jefferson is playing. Keep it up KJ!
— All-American Hog (@AllAmericanHog) December 5, 2020
I think Arkansas will be fine with KJ Jefferson
— Chris Howeth (@cshoweth) December 5, 2020
How does Arkansas only have 3 wins? KJ Jefferson is the real deal. This is going to be a tough one to win.
— Cameron Wellen (@camwellen) December 5, 2020
I really enjoy KJ Jefferson’s game.
Hogs are really missing Catalon here in the first half. Keep it close and let’s rock in the second half.
— Justin Bates (@_JB1981) December 5, 2020
KJ "Cannon" Jefferson #WPS pic.twitter.com/kPGLelTAU9
— Austin Jackson (@a96jack) December 5, 2020
KJ Jefferson people!! pic.twitter.com/OrcSuk9Y54
— JWill (@jaredW09) December 5, 2020
KJ “The Tank” Jefferson has 2 TDs today. #wps
— Mr. Landman ?? (@Bender3352) December 5, 2020
KJ JEFFERSON pic.twitter.com/dTJgoHaIG1
— Noah Pittman (@NoahPittman) December 5, 2020
KJ Jefferson #hogs pic.twitter.com/t5Tiv0qEIc
— RunDMC (@RunDMC51915800) December 5, 2020
KJ Jefferson only threw two passes before today’s game against Missouri. He’s 8-12 with 118 yards and 2 TDs with 3:39 left in the 2Q. We’ve got a shootout in the Battle Line Rivalry. pic.twitter.com/AWK47bbckC
— Langston Newsome (@LangstonNewsome) December 5, 2020
We’ll see if Arkansas and Jefferson can continue to put up big numbers offensively moving forward.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
