Arkansas Coordinator Says QB Must Improve Memory
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said quarterback KJ Jackson must improve his short-term memory and trust his reads as Arkansas faces a possible losing season.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Arkansas offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said quarterback KJ Jackson needs to improve his short-term memory after a 14-30 passing performance at Auburn. Arkansas enters Week 11 facing a possible losing season with three games remaining in 2026.
Why it matters
Jackson has thrown eight touchdowns and six interceptions this season, and his inconsistency is central to the team's struggles. The comments come as Arkansas looks to salvage its season across the state's fan base.
Jackson passed 14-30 at Auburn and has thrown eight touchdowns against six interceptions this season, with three games left in 2026. Whether his development will reverse that interception trend before the season ends has not been determined.
The players
KJ Jackson
Arkansas quarterback who has two more years of eligibility and is the focus of the offensive coordinator's comments on his consistency.
Tim Cramsey
Arkansas offensive coordinator who publicly assessed Jackson's mental approach and decision-making.
The details
Cramsey said Jackson must forget mistakes and focus on the next snap, and that he needs to trust his reads more consistently. Cramsey also said Jackson puts significant pressure on himself, which contributes to his inconsistency. Jackson threw the game-tying touchdown to Antonio Jordan against Auburn.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Cramsey addressed the media about Jackson's inconsistency.
Week 11 (2026): Arkansas enters the week facing a possible losing season.
2027: Jackson, who has two more years of eligibility, is expected to compete for the starting job.
Season Trajectory
Arkansas's possible losing season entering Week 11 makes the quarterback position a central question for the program's direction in 2027. Jackson's two remaining years of eligibility place his development at the heart of the team's near-term outlook.
Fantasy managers and fans tracking Arkansas should note that Jackson's eight touchdowns against six interceptions reflect the inconsistency Cramsey described. The remaining three games will show whether his decision-making improves before the offseason competition for the starting job begins.
The takeaway
Cramsey's emphasis on forgetting mistakes and trusting reads points to the mental side of quarterback development as a key factor in whether Arkansas can stabilize its offense. How Jackson responds over the final three games will shape the competition for the 2027 starting job.
What happens next
Arkansas has three games remaining in the 2026 season, and Jackson is expected to compete for the starting job in 2027.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, explore Football coverage of Arkansas's quarterback and roster decisions.
