Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers Preview and Prediction

Ralph started by talking about the Arkansas Razorbacks and their win over Florida saying “well listen Florida has no offense, they’re a one sided team that hasn’t really beaten anyone…it seems like their offense is so bad that eventually their defense gives up”.

Allen said the Tigers’ size and length make it hard on a quarterback, attempting to pass against them. Plus, you don’t know how motivated LSU is after losing last week to Alabama, so this appears to be a great spot to take the dog.

“I truly believe that the amount of veteran leads that we have on this team and the talent that we have – although we’re disappointed with the outcome of Saturday’s game, we’re by no means down and out”, Moore said.

In 2015, LSU was coming into the second week of November off a deflating loss to Alabama. The Tigers lost only 10-0, but the actual on-field play was a one-sided affair. With Arkansas up next, it’s vital that the Tigers’ offensive brain trust revive the offense it flashed for most of October if LSU is going to shake off the normal post-Alabama hangover. Between the built in enthusiasm and optimism from Coach O, and the ideal storm of a great rushing attack versus one of the worst rushing defenses in college football, LSU should be able to pull out their first road victory of the season.

The discontent around LSU Coach Les Miles was palpable before and after Arkansas’ victory in Baton Rouge, the Tigers’ only home loss past year. Arkansas beat LSU 28-0 in 1927, 7-0 in 1928 and 32-0 in 1929, with all the games played in Shreveport.

This will be 62nd meeting between the two schools, with LSU leading the all-time series, 37-22-2. To put it simply, Arkansas needs a near-flawless offensive performance to come away with a win Saturday. The Tigers eventually run over Bielema’s Bores and take home a big SEC west victory. He gashed Ole Miss for 284 yards and three scores and caught three passes for 25 yards.

“Their defense is outstanding”, Arkansas offensive coordinator Dan Enos said this week.

Fournette and Guice nevertheless remain in the top 10 in the SEC in rushing with 705 yards on 100 carries and 629 on 80 carries, respectively, and Arkansas remains 11th in the SEC and No. 91 in the nation against the run with 198.4 yards allowed a game. Additionally, the Razorbacks are giving up 6.1 yards per rush and have allowed the most rushing touchdowns (24) of any SEC team. So far, so good.

“It’s a trophy game”, Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen said, “and you always want to keep the trophy”. Meanwhile senior SEC Preseason Player of the Year center Moses Kingsley and senior shooting guard Dusty Hannahs continue starting with senior guard Manuale Watkins, junior guard Anton Beard and junior big man Trey Thompson off the bench.