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QB battle to drag into fall Hill is expected to compete for the QB1 role with KJ Jackson into the fall, according to Tom Murphy of Whole Hog Sports.

Impact The QB1 battle between Hill and Jackson was widely expected to stretch into the fall, but now there's confirmation that it'll indeed be the case. Both signal-callers had their moments in camp, so a decision on who will open the 2026 season as a starter won't be made any time soon. Hill spent his freshman season at Memphis, tossing for 223 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT while completing just 59.4 percent of his throws.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dueling Jackson for QB1 gig Hill is in a quarterback battle for the starting role with KJ Jackson, per On3.

Impact Hill spent his freshman season at Memphis, tossing for 223 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 59.4 percent completion before following his head coach Ryan Silverfield over to Arkansas. Now, he's in prime position to compete for the QB1 gig, although he'll have to beat out the more-experienced Jackson in the process.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Fayetteville Hill will transfer to Arkansas, per On3.com.

Impact Hill appeared in two games for Memphis this season, tossing for 233 yards on 19-of-32 passing for one touchdown and one interception. Now, he'll follow his head coach Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas, where he'll have four years of eligibility remaining and a great chance to compete for the staring quarterback gig, especially given his familiarity with the coaching staff.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Hill plans to enter the transfer portal, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Hill, a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school, will depart the program after one season. He appeared in two games for Memphis, completing 19 of 32 pass attempts for 223 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws a touchdown in first game Hill was 13 of 25 passing for 175 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 loss to UAB.

Impact Hill saw his first collegiate action Saturday, taking over for Brendon Lewis, who injured his leg. The true freshman is Memphis's third-highest commit in school history, and will have an early chance to prove himself as Lewis recovers.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws a touchdown in first game Hill was 13 of 25 passing for 175 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 loss to UAB.

Impact Hill saw his first collegiate action Saturday, taking over for Brendon Lewis, who injured his leg. The true freshman is Memphis's third-highest commit in school history, and will have an early chance to prove himself as Lewis recovers.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UAB stuns No. 22 Memphis with goal-line stand, an emotional win for interim coach Alex Mortensen

UAB upset No. 22 Memphis 31-24 on Saturday in the debut of interim coach Alex Mortensen, the son of late ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, after the Blazers fired Trent Dilfer a week...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press