KJ Jefferson delivers incredible first half in return against Ole Miss

KJ Jefferson returned from injury in a big way for Arkansas, and the Razorbacks didn’t waste anytime getting on the scoreboard against Ole Miss.

After a punt on the first possession, Jefferson led Arkansas to 3 straight touchdown drives of 7, 8 and 7 plays as he started 14-for-18 passing for 164 yards and 3 touchdowns, including 2 to Matt Landers. Jefferson also added 6 carries for 51 yards.

Jefferson has been limited by a shoulder injury in recent weeks, and while he played in the loss to Liberty, Jefferson was ruled out against LSU and was relieved by Malik Hornsby.

Jefferson combined with Rocket Sanders proved to be a dominant combination, as Sanders poured on 153 yards on 17 carries, including a 7-play, 75-yard drive featuring a Sanders run on every play.

Sanders tacked on another touchdown with 5 seconds remaining in the half as Arkansas led 35-6.

Arkansas’ first three drives:

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Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.