“Drew Barker will play for us.”

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Stephen Johnson is expected to be the starter at Southern Miss September 2nd.

Drew Barker the backup with Gunnar Hoak the number three.

The message was simple last year to Johnson as the number two.  UK QB coach Darin Hinshaw says Barker better be ready too, in the same way Johnson was a year ago, and for good reason.

Hear from Hinshaw in the video.