Taylen Green has had a week and a half to get healthy from a knee injury that he suffered late in his last outing. Now, with that idle time passed ahead of this weekend’s game, Sam Pittman had the latest on the Razorbacks’ QB.

Sam Pittman met with reporters in Fayetteville on Monday ahead of Arkansas-LSU in Week 8. Pittman covered several topics, including the health of starting quarterback Taylen Green.

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman provided injury updates on Taylen Green, Jaylon Braxton and Patrick Kutas as the Hogs prepare for LSU.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman is optimistic quarterback Taylen Green will be able to play against LSU, he said Monday. Green left the Razorbacks’ win over Tennessee in the fourth quarter after suffering what Pittman said was a bone bruise. He had extra time to recover thanks to Arkansas’ Week 7 bye.

Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers are gearing up for a tough SEC road test against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Week 8. The Razorbacks have surprised some in 2024 and currently sit at 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the SEC. Much of the Razorbacks’ impressive play can be attributed to transfer portal addition Taylen Green at quarterback.

Green re-entered the game for one play on Arkansas' next drive, but he was hobbling as he exited the pocket to the right and then left the game. He entered the injury tent before leaving for the Arkansas locker room with the Hogs trailing 14-13.