Sam Pittman thinks KJ Jefferson will be 'fine' by LSU game

It’s no secret that Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson is hurting. He has already missed a game this season and Sam Pittman previously shared how banged up Jefferson was coming into the Razorback’s loss to Liberty this weekend. With a big game against LSU on the horizon, though, Pittman says he should be all good to go against the Tigers this weekend.

Pittman discussed Jefferson’s health during his press conference on Monday. He said Jefferson seems better this week and how he felt today would be a key indicator of him being set to play against LSU.

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“I think he feels better this week than he did last week. I expect him to be able to throw today. If that’s the case, then I feel like he’ll be fine by Saturday,” said Pittman.

Jefferson has had another great season with over 2,400 total yards and 23 touchdowns overall. However, you could see he was hampered a bit against the Flames. He did complete 62.2% of his passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns. With that said, Jefferson finished with a season-high two picks and a fumble.

Pittman went further in depth about Jefferson’s injury when speaking with the media. He highlighted the injury as clavicle bruising but that the staff is hoping they can get him back to a good place over the course of practice this week.

“It’s really in the clavicle area…It’s bruised. And it’s hard for him to throw the ball without some type of pain,” Pittman said. “Like I said, he’s much better than he was last week. So, hopefully, we’ll get a good week of practice out of him and go from there.”

Arkansas has a ton of stock in Jefferson in order for them to succeed. With three games to go, they’ll need his best to ensure they earn bowl eligibility. Pittman is optimistic as of now, though, that Jefferson will be back closer to 100% come their noon kickoff against LSU on Saturday.