QB, others return for Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen and a few other starters returned to practice this week in preparation for the Razorbacks’ home game against No. 10 Florida on Saturday after missing all or parts of the team’s bye week work.

Allen participated in Sunday’s practice, Coach Bret Bielema said, eight days after suffering a sprained right knee in the Razorbacks’ 56-3 loss at Auburn.

“So really Austin didn’t get any work last week, but he was out there yesterday afternoon,” Bielema said at his weekly news conference Monday. “Ran the whole time with the [first team], so feel good about where that is.

“I don’t think anybody in the country could work as hard getting back as quick as possible than Austin.”

Arkansas offensive coordinator Dan Enos said Allen “looked good” Sunday.

“Obviously he’s one of our best players. So especially in games like this, you need to have your best players available,” Enos said.

Right guard Jake Raulerson was back at work after resting a sore ankle last week. Safety De’Andre Coley (ankle) and defensive end Deatrich Wise (shoulder) should be in better shape for today’s practice.

Right tackle Brian Wallace is still questionable for the Florida game after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter at Auburn.

Bielema said if Wallace is unable to play Saturday, the Hogs have a few scenarios to replace him, including redshirt freshman Colton Jackson, who started the first two games at right tackle. Allen