Live Updates: Bryan Harsin previews Arkansas

Live Updates: Bryan Harsin previews Arkansas

Bryan Harsin is ready for the weekly press conference he does each Monday to preview the Tigers’ opponent. Auburn hopes to bounce back from a three-game losing streak when they host Arkansas for an 11 am kickoff on Saturday at Jordan-Hare.

The Tigers are 19-11 in the series against Arkansas, including last season’s 38-23 win against the Razorbacks. Auburn has won the previous six games against the Razorbacks.

Here are the updates.

— Harsin opens the press conference by saying the team took advantage of the open date last week and had a great practice on Sunday heading into the Arkansas game.

— Harsin says the team is healthy.

“Not everybody is fully healthy, but guys will play… Guys are toughing through it.” He also expects some players who missed previous games to return to the lineup.

— Harsin says Razorback quarterback KJ Jefferson presents several challenges.

“He provides a different element,” Harsin said. “He has a strong arm. You have to play with great eyes on him because he can make plays.”

— Harsin says Jeremiah Wright is earning more playing time on the offensive line.

— “Improving, but not where we need to be,” Harsin said about the quarterback room. “The expectations in that room are really high.”

— “We have a lot of potential to get better,” Harsin said. “We have guys trying really hard. We are developing every game. You have to get better every week.”

— Harsin confirmed that DT Zykeivous Walker is out for the season. He also confirmed that running back Jordon Ingram is out with a knee injury.