Arkansas State QB Logan Bonner out for the rest of the 2019 season

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Red Wolves offense received a big blow.

Arkansas State starting quarterback Logan Bonner will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in the thumb of his throwing hand. #12 revealed the news on social media Wednesday evening.

I’ll be back in 2020 to give y’all the summary. #Wolvesup🤘🏼🐺 pic.twitter.com/6DvkVUWn1K
— LB 1️⃣ (@LoganBaneBonner) September 25, 2019

In a world where if you’re not named the starter, you transfer. You stayed and worked behind the scenes, you remained committed to this school, your coaches, and most importantly your teammates! Minor setback for a huge comeback! Love you 12, we got your back! @LoganBaneBonner
— Kyle Cefalo (@kcef35) September 26, 2019

Bonner led the Sun Belt with 1052 passing yards through the first 4 games of 2019. The Texas native had 10 touchdowns with only 1 interception. He completed 91 of 153 passes. Expect A-State to apply for a medical redshirt, Bonner could have 2 seasons of eligibility left starting in 2020.

Layne Hatcher is in line to receive his first college start on Saturday against Troy (5pm ESPN+). The Pulaski Academy alum and Alabama transfer took the bulk of QB1 snaps in Tuesday’s practice. Hatcher made his A-State debut September 14th vs. Georgia. He was 3 of 5 passing for 51 yards & a interception in the 4th quarter. Before arriving in Jonesboro, Hatcher had a decorated career at Pulaski Academy. He’s the Arkansas high school All-Time leader with 15,483 passing yards and 185 touchdowns. Hatcher led PA to 41 wins and 3 state titles. Layne earned Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year in 2017 among many accolades.