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Here's a look from the press box pregame at where things stand for the Hogs from an injury standpoint heading into the season opener.

He has returned to practice the last two weeks in a non-contact jersey, but Pittman expects him to be fine for the season. Both returned to practice this week (though Haselwood wore a green non-contact jersey on Monday and Tuesday) and were listed on the team's first depth chart. At Tuesday's practice, he was still not participating in any contact drills (during media's viewing session) and wore shorts while the rest of the team wore full pads. During the media's practice viewings, he is always seen off to the side working with a trainer, so the likelihood of him returning to game action this weekend seems low. Renfro hasn't been medically cleared yet, according to head coach [Sam Pittman](//247sports.com/Coach/Sam-Pittman-477). He has been wearing a green non-contact jersey and sporting a brace over his right knee until now. "(Renfro) hasn’t been cleared yet for any type of contact," Pittman said. Arkansas defensive tackle [Marcus Miller](//247Sports.com/Player/Marcus-Miller-46053028) does not appear to be dressed out. [Kade Renfro](//247sports.com/Player/Kade-Renfro-46080486) tore his ACL during the Hogs' practices leading up to the Outback Bowl. The coaching staff is hoping to get him back at some point this season, but this weekend will not be that time. The offseason is finally coming to an end for the No. Here's a look from the press box pregame at where things stand for the Hogs from an injury standpoint heading into the season opener.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will open up the season against the Cincinnati Bearcats in Week 1 on Saturday from Razorback Stadium.

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Ford complemented his performance on the ground with 1.5 receptions per game to average 15.7 receiving yards. He also collected six touchdowns on 25.4 rushing yards per game. Jefferson had 2,668 passing yards -- 67.3% completion percentage (198-of-294) -- with 21 touchdowns and four interceptions (205.2 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 146 carries for 664 yards, six touchdowns, and 51.1 rushing yards per game. 23 Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) visit the No. - Jerome Ford averaged 94.2 rushing yards per game and collected 19 rushing touchdowns last year. - Trelon Smith put up 598 rushing yards on 119 carries (46.0 yards per game) and five touchdowns last season. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks (0-0) at Donald W. - Last year Arkansas forced 16 turnovers, compared to the 19 times Cincinnati turned the ball over. - Cincinnati averaged 14.0 more points last year (36.9) than Arkansas conceded (22.9). - Last season Cincinnati forced 33 turnovers, compared to the 11 times Arkansas turned the ball over. The No.

No. 19 Arkansas is a 6.5-point home favorite over No. 23 Cincinnati, fresh off a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2021.

Not only do the Hogs have a big edge in the trenches, but there’s a chance that this Cincinnati offense flattens out without Ridder and opens the door for a Razorback rout. The Hogs should be able to do that against a defense that has a returning production rating of just 46%. Arkansas did lose star receiver Treylon Burks to the NFL, but will try and replace his production with Oklahoma transfer Jadon Haselwood and Georgia departee Matt Landers. Cincinnati’s offensive attack will be a bit of a guessing game in the post-Ridder era, but there is no secret about what Arkansas will want to do in this contest. The Razorbacks are big and nasty in the trenches and will want to lean on one of the nation’s most physical rushing attacks to wear defenses down. Whether the Razorbacks will be able to maintain that level without John Ridgeway and Tre Williams remains to be seen, but they should be able to contain this offense as it works in a new quarterback (either EMU transfer Ben Bryant or sophomore Evan Prater).

There's excitement for NCAA College Football to begin, but for a reason much different than Arkansas Razorback, SEC fans feel.

That means I tell things how I see them to the best of my ability. And today I am excited for the opening of the Razorback football season. Remember, all my healthy time was spent writing stories for each of you, so to spend time with her dad, she had to watch the games too. When we had to go to the salvage yard to get personal belongings from the wreckage after several days in the hospital as my son recovered, my wife went in alone. I then talked my son through crawling far enough for me to pull him from the wreckage and get him away from the car. She had just been forced to crawl through the area where our son sat and had seen the destruction caused. She was so insistent that she convinced my wife, who can be dismissive on certain things when she thinks enough is enough, to keep him the booster seat just a little longer. My natural instincts as a father for protection is the only thing that allowed me to keep it together when I saw him move. It rocked my family to its core and for my wife, the Razorbacks were a big part of getting through that first week when everything hung in the balance. My son came in and told me he loved me and I couldn't even so much as flutter an eyelid in response to him. My wife didn't know fully the extent of what had happened while I was gone. I was able to return home the following Saturday so weak that it took all I had to stay conscious while getting there.

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LSU transfer Landon Jackson joins a defensive front light on experience among the two deep in the Haselwood practiced this week with a green jersey, signifying no contact for the transfer. More questions surround an Arkansas defense that found a way to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with just three players. Reports out of fall camp indicate the loss of Burks may be minimal. Get up-to-the-minute [college football odds here.](https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds) [FanDuel](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/fanduel). Burks logged 88 targets last season, well above the 35 thrown to leading returner Warren Thompson. Ben Bryant returns to Cincinnati after starting for Eastern Michigan last season. Four starters from the offensive line return, including Outland Trophy candidate Ricky Stromberg at center. The Bearcats were [who the starter will be](https://www.si.com/college/cincinnati/football/watch-luke-fickell-updates-qb-battle-final-thoughts-on-fall-camp-at-higher-ground) against Arkansas. - Luke Fickell and the Cincinnati Bearcats travel to Fayetteville to take on Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks in a top-25 college football showdown.