Smothers wins SEC award

November 2, 2015 at 7:13 p.m.

by Kurt Voigt, The Associated Press

Arkansas center Mitch Smothers (65) lines up in front of quarterback Brandon Allen during a game against Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas center Mitch Smothers has been named the Southeastern Conference Lineman of the Week.

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The award was announced Monday after Smothers helped the Razorbacks gain 291 yards rushing and 300 yards passing in a 63-28 win over FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin. Smothers graded out at 91 percent for the game.

Arkansas travels to Oxford, Mississippi, to take on No. 19 Ole Miss on Saturday.