KELLEY REMAINS in the moment as Hogs’ starter.

FAYETTEVILLE — Sophomore Cole Kelley will make the fifth start of his college career Saturday in the University of Arkansas’ season opener against Eastern Illinois. Kelley was told Sunday night by Coach Chad Morris and offensive coordinator Joe Craddock that he’d be the starting quarterback. “It means a lot to me, but it’s really just the beginning, man,” Kelley said after Tuesday’s practice. “I mean, that was fall camp. We haven’t even started the season. We’ve just started practicing for the first game, so this is really just the beginning.” Kelley had a 2-2 record as a starter last year, making his starting debut at No. 1 Alabama. The Razorbacks lost 41-9 to the Crimson Tide and 52-20 to Auburn before rallying to upend Ole Miss 38-37 and edge Coastal Carolina 39-38 while Kelley filled in for senior Austin Allen. Kelley edged out junior Ty Storey, who shared reps with the starting unit throughout training camp. Morris said both would play against the Panthers. Kelley said he didn’t try to think big picture during the grind of camp. “What I focused on on a daily basis was just trying to be consistent and doing what I can to help our team just to score points and get first downs and make each play that was called in to me successful,” Kelley said. “That’s all you can really do as a quarterback.” Senior safety Santos Ramirez complimented both top Arkansas quarterbacks. “I feel Ty is more patient,” Ramirez said. “He manages the game very well back there. Cole takes more chances, and I like his aggressive style of play. “He’s bigger, so we can use more run downs well. I love how they both complement each other. I think they both can be effective for the team.”

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