Storey beat out true freshman Cole Kelley, redshirt sophomore Rafe Peavey and redshirt freshman Ricky Town.
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SMU plays in the American Athletic Conference, which includes member schools such as Houston, Connecticut, Tulsa, Temple and Navy, to name a few.
In the statement he thanks Hog fans for believing in him throughout his time in Fayetteville. Darrel Colbert Jr. started seven games as a freshman and is the only other quarterback on the roster who has played a college game. He will travel with the team.
The Razorbacks’ quarterback situation might have just cleared up.
Over the last decade, Arkansas has had to rely on backup quarterbacks for meaningful snaps in more seasons than not, so it’s a very important decision for the coaches to make heading into the season.
Peavey initially committed to Arkansas ranked as the fourth best quarterback in Missouri, according to Rivals.
As a redshirt freshman, Austin Allen did complete 8 of 16 passes for 153 yards and rushed for a touchdown during mop-up time in four games and when Brandon was injured against Ole Miss.
Allen obviously worked hard in the offseason and was a counselor at the prestigious Manning camp. Peavey did not see the field Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Razorbacks’ final preseason scrimmage, a factor which may have led him to look at a possible transfer.
Peavey did the right thing for himself and his future.
By NCAA rule, Peavey must sit out this season and will still have two years of eligibility starting with the 2017 season.
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Bielema helped find him a new home and the end result was a seamless transfer that was handled with class by all involved.
