Jonathan Williams Injury: Updates on Arkansas Star's Foot and Return

Arkansas was dealt a major blow Sunday when the school announced that running back Jonathan Williams would miss the regular season with a foot injury that will require surgery, according to Brett Brecheisen of ArkansasRazorbacks.com.

Continue for updates. 

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Bielema, Williams Speak About Diagnosis

Sunday, Aug. 16

Head coach Bret Bielema weighed in on Williams and his eventual return on Sunday:

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I have no doubt that Jonathan will come back stronger than ever. Anyone that knows Jonathan Williams knows this is just another opportunity for him to prove the man of character and substance that he really is. It’s an unfortunate injury to a great young man, but we are in the process of gathering as much information as possible. There are short and long term impacts of how he proceeds and we want to make sure he does what’s best for him and his family, and his career beyond Arkansas.

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Williams tried to remain positive as well.

“This is no doubt a tough moment, but I know through my faith and hard work that I will make a full recovery,” he said.

Losing Williams is a huge blow for Arkansas. He's rushed for 2,321 rushing yards in his career, 10th all-time for the program, including 1,190 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2014. He was expected to be a major focal point of the offense this season in Arkansas' physical running attack.

The Razorbacks do have Alex Collins at running back, who rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, so they still have a solid option in the running game. He'll need to carry an even larger load with Williams out of the picture.