Ryan Mallett, the star quarterback of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the SEC (in the minds of many) has left the game with a head injury according to coach Bobby Petrino. His return, at this time, is questionable.
Speculation is that Mallett will not return but, if he doesn't, his backup, Tyler Wilson, would be an adequate—if not stellar—replacement.
The junior QB came into the game late in the second quarter and led the Hogs on a 66-yard touchdown scoring drive to trim the Tigers lead to three points—21-24 with less than 3:00 minutes to go til the half. That said, if the Hogs can't find an answer for Cam Newton, it won't matter who is playing quarterback.
Newton already has 230 yards of total offense for the Tigers—143 yards rushing—and has had no problems finding the passing lanes when he wants to. By stark contrast, the Razorbacks have 81 yards rushing—total—and are relying on the passing attack to move the chains.
While this is Arkansas' usual method of getting the job done, it's difficult to say how effective it will be for them the rest of the way—especially if Mallett is unable to return.
At the half, the score is 27-21 Auburn.
Here's the halftime interview with coach Bobby Petrino on both Ryan Mallett and what Arkansas will need to do to contain Cam Newton:
...think Bobby's a little miffed?
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