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in the third quarter,” Craddock said. “He thought that was a good time to get those freshmen work and see what they could do. And that’s what we did.”

Noland and Jones showed promise as each reeled off a good run. Jones’ was called by a holding penalty, but each threw an interception and Jones’ was returned for a touchdown.

Craddock said both freshmen shrugged off nervousness and were quite poised for their impromptu debuts, but he joined Morris saying Storey is their guy against Auburn.

“One thing about Ty, like I said all along, is he works really hard every day and gives his teammates the best,” Craddock said. “I’ve seen him really push other guys and lead and I think that the games he’s gotten in, obviously he did some good things for us.”

Regarding Razorbacks ailing from injuries, Morris said first-team senior weakside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, backup defensive end Dorian Gerald and receiver De’Vion Warren are “day-to-day.” Greenlaw has been out with a sprained ankle since making 10 tackles in the first quarter of the Eastern Illinois game. Gerald missed the North Texas game with a sprained ankle.

Starting sophomore cornerback Chevin Calloway missed the North Texas game for “personal reasons,” Morris said after Saturday’s game. Calloway’s status for Auburn seemed unclear on Monday.

“He’s out on some personal family issues that he’s dealing with and we’re helping him through,” Morris said.

Morris said kick returner Gary Cross is “doubtful” for Auburn because of an ankle injury he sustained against North Texas. The coach said he believes freshman receiver Michael Woods, who made four catches for 61 yards against North Texas, will be recovered to play against Auburn after suffering an injury on Saturday.

Morris said was pleased that fourth-year junior left tackle Colton Jackson, of Conway, and senior defensive end Randy Ramsey made their season debuts against North Texas. Jackson had been idled by July back surgery, while Ramsey was hamstrung by an August preseason hamstring strain.

The Razorbacks use Monday as their NCAA mandated off day and wage their most physical practice of the week today.

Arkansas’ Sept. 29 SEC West game with the nationally No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium will be an early-bird special.

Kickoff in Arlington, Texas is set for 11 a.m. televised by ESPN (Resort Channel 30).