Razorbacks' QB Wilson cleared to play against Rutgers

Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson has been cleared to play Saturday against Rutgers, Razorbacks coach John L. Smith said Thursday.
Wilson suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Arkansas' loss to Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 8 and hasn't played since, including a game against No. 1 Alabama last weekend.
"That's very exciting and we're thankful that he is able to go," Smith said. "All the preparation we put into him is definitely not going to go to waste. I know our football team is excited about that, as are we as coaches. I'm sure the fans will be as well."
Smith said Wilson has practiced all week for Arkansas without contact. Wilson said Monday he felt optimistic he would be able to play in the game as his post-concussion tests neared baseline levels.
The concussion was the second in less than one year for the fifth-year senior. Wilson suffered one against New Mexico on Sept. 10, 2011, but was cleared to play the following week.
"I'm not going to risk my health," Wilson said Monday. "When I feel better, I'm going to be out there on the field, period.
"I'm not going to go out on the field unless I can give everything I can give. I'm not going to approach the game different."