KJ Jefferson fumbles snap, throws TD pass anyway to extend Arkansas lead over Kent State

KJ Jefferson wasn’t about to let a fumbled snap get in the way of a 1st-half touchdown for Arkansas.

The Razorbacks are hosting Kent State in Fayetteville. It’s been a bit of a close one so far, with the Razorbacks taking a 14-6 lead into the locker room.

With Arkansas facing a 3rd-and-goal at the Golden Flashes 5 after a delay of game pushed them back from the 1, Jefferson mishandled the snap from his center. But he was able to pick it up and find Andrew Armstrong at the back of the end zone for the score.

Take a look at the play below:

Juuuuuust how we drew it up pic.twitter.com/rFwyJ2153q

— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) September 9, 2023

Jefferson hasn’t been at his best in this one, going 4-of-9 for 48 yards. Three of his 4 passes in the 1st half have gone to Armstrong.

The Razorbacks made easy work of Western Carolina on Sept. 2, winning 56-13 after opening up a 35-3 halftime lead. This game hasn’t been nearly as straightforward, but they have the lead at the halftime break.

Arkansas vs. Kent State is being televised on the SEC Network.

Sydney Hunte

Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.