Linebackers
OLE MISS Troy Brown (71, 2.5 TFL, 4 PBU, 4 hurries), a 220-pound Central Michigan transfer and preseason All-America, leads the team in tackles. Austin Keys (34, 3.5, 2 sacks, 4 hurries, 1 FF), a 245-pounder, lost half of 2021 with an injury. Backups Ashanti Cistrunk (45, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 FF) and Khari Coleman (30, teamhigh 8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks) get plenty of playing time in the rotation.
ARKANSAS Junior Drew Sanders (86, 12 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 6 hurries, 3 PBU, 3 FF) had two more half-sacks last week and is tied for ninth in the FBS in sacks. Bumper Pool (90, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 5 hurries, 3 PBU) continues to lead in tackles despite losing some passing down reps to sophomore Chris Paul (34, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR). Jordan Crook (5) and Jackson Woodard (5) are next.