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Reports say Allen out for game against Alabama

No one is confirming, but multiple reports are saying Austin Allen won’t be the starter at quarterback tonight against Alabama.

A source close to the program told Hawgs247.com that Cole Kelley would start tonight against Alabama.

Allen started the last 18 games, but that ends after a shoulder injury he suffered in the South Carolina game this past Saturday.

All week long, Arkansas coaches (and players) have been coy about whether Allen would play or not, but no one talked about how well he was practicing.

Kelley will be the starter, according to sources, but Hogs coach Bret Bielema threw Ty Storey’s name out on numerous occasions during the week so it will not be a surprise to see him some.

It has affected the lines on the game in Las Vegas, too.

On Friday, the line was 30-30.5 points in favor of Alabama.

Saturday, the line moved to between 34.5-35.5 points favoring the Crimson Tide.