FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas starting center Ricky Stromberg suffered a knee injury to his medial collateral ligament Sunday, according to a source with knowledge of the incident.
Stromberg, a junior from Tulsa with 19 career starts, did not suffer a torn ligament, the source said, describing the injury as more of a sprain.
A second source said Stromberg is expected to be back in time for the season opener against Rice on Sept. 4.
Ty Clary, the starting center for parts of two years, worked with the first unit in Stromberg’s spot Monday, and Beaux Limmer worked at right guard for Clary.
Stromberg's injury is the first known injury of camp, which entered Day 4 on Monday.