Vitt to start, Bobcats’ qualms at quarterback continue

The Red Wolves had to change who they were.

Starting quarterback Logan Bonner had helped lead the team to a 2-2 record, but the redshirt junior was ruled out for the season after tearing a ligament in his right throwing hand. Arkansas State turned to redshirt freshman Layne Hatcher, a redshirt freshman transfer from Alabama, to take Bonner’s place.

Hatcher isn’t the same quarterback as Bonner, though, and head coach Blake Anderson adjusted the offense to suit the newcomer’s strengths. The Red Wolves increased their tempo and utilized Hatcher’s legs a bit more than Bonner.