Smothers wins SEC award

By: Kurt Voigt, The Associated Press
Published: Monday, November 2, 2015
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.
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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.

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

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.

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