Razorback Report: Arkansas vs. LSU initial availability report released

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas defensive back Larry Worth III was recently named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, but fans will have to wait at least 30 minutes to see him action this week.

Worth, who began his career as a walk-on at Jacksonville State to be eligible for the award given to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on, was flagged for a targeting penalty in the Razorbacks’ loss to Mississippi State two weeks ago.

He’ll have to serve a half-game suspension before taking to the field to try and get the Razorbacks’ first SEC win of the season and first win under interim coach Bobby Petrino.

The suspension is why Worth appears on the initial Student-Athlete Availability Report issued Wednesday night.

Besides Worth’s appearance on the report, the only notable Razorback whose status is in jeopardy for Saturday is defensive lineman Charlie Collins.

LSU’s side of the report didn’t include any surprises, but its noteworthy that wide receiver Aaron Anderson was listed as probable and linebacker Whit Weeks was listed as doubtful.

The SEC’s official definition for probable is, “Likely to play, barring any setbacks.” Its definition for the questionable tag is, “Uncertain to play due to condition or injury.”

Basically, that likely means Arkansas will have to defend against Anderson. Weeks’ status is more a coin flip proposition right now.

Here’s the full availability report that was issued Wednesday night:

Student-Athlete Availability Report

Arkansas

Out
DB Quentavius Scandrett
WR Monte Harrison
WR Jalen Brown
RB AJ Green
OL Shaq McRoy
TE Andreas Paaske
DL David Oke

Out-1st Half
DB Larry Worth III

Questionable
DL Charlie Collins

LSU

Out
WR Nic Anderson
DE Gabriel Reliford
OL Tyree Adams

Probable
WR Aaron Anderson

Questionable
LB Whit Weeks

Yesterday’s Results

No games played.

Today’s Schedule

Women’s Basketball: Southeastern Louisiana at Arkansas, 6:30 p.m., SECN+

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