Mark Stoops told the media today that injured quarterback Sawyer Smith feels significantly better and the plan is to start his Saturday against Arkansas.
Take a listen to Stoops’ comments:
UK Football a 7 point favorite Saturday 7:30 pm hosting Arkansas. First home game in a month. Head Coach Mark Stoops says injured qb Sawyer Smith the starter. @WLKY pic.twitter.com/JIsLQjHPuS
— Fred Cowgill WLKY (@FredCowgillWLKY) October 7, 2019
On the official depth chart for this week, Smith is listed as the starter and Walker Wood is listed as the backup. Lynn Bowden is listed as a starting wide receiver:
QUARTERBACK
Sawyer Smith (6-3, 219, Jr.)
Walker Wood (6-0, 191, So.)
WIDE RECEIVER (X)
Ahmad Wagner (6-5, 237, Sr.)
DeMarcus Harris (6-1, 176, Fr.)
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
Josh Ali (6-0, 193, Jr.)
Bryce Oliver (6-1, 208, Fr.)
WIDE RECEIVER (F)
Lynn Bowden (6-1, 206, Jr.)
Clevan Thomas (5-11, 213, So.)
WIDE RECEIVER (Y)
Allen Dailey (6-3, 204, So.)
Clevan Thomas (5-11, 213, So.)
