The LSU Tigers visit the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday in Fayetteville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
LSU
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4 | vs. Florida State | 7:30 PM ET | ABC | L 23-24 |
| 9/10 | vs. Southern University | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 65-17 |
| 9/17 | vs. Mississippi State | 6:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 31-16 |
| 9/24 | vs. New Mexico | 7:30 PM ET | ESP+ | W 38-0 |
| 10/1 | at Auburn | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 21-17 |
| 10/8 | vs. Tennessee | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 13-40 |
| 10/15 | at Florida | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 45-35 |
| 10/22 | vs. Ole Miss | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 45-20 |
| 11/5 | vs. Alabama | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 32-31 |
| 11/12 | at Arkansas | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 11/19 | vs. UAB | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | at Texas A&M | TBA |
Arkansas
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Cincinnati | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 31-24 |
| 9/10 | vs. South Carolina | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 44-30 |
| 9/17 | vs. Missouri State | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 38-27 |
| 9/24 | vs. Texas A&M | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 21-23 |
| 10/1 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 26-49 |
| 10/8 | at Mississippi State | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 17-40 |
| 10/15 | at BYU | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 52-35 |
| 10/29 | at Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 41-27 |
| 11/5 | vs. Liberty | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | L 19-21 |
| 11/12 | vs. LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 11/19 | vs. Ole Miss | TBA | ||
| 11/25 | at Missouri | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | LSU | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 9 | 47 |
| Sagarin | 9 | 35 |
| Massey Composite | 8 | 41 |
| PiRate Ratings | 8 | 24 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | LSU | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 34.8 | 32.1 |
| Scoring Defense | 22.2 | 30.7 |
| Total Offense | 440.9 | 485.3 |
| Rushing Offense | 183.4 | 233.3 |
| Passing Offense | 257.4 | 252.0 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 145.8 | 157.4 |
| Total Defense | 359.4 | 443.0 |
| Rushing Defense | 141.4 | 140.9 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 218.0 | 302.1 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 121.1 | 147.9 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.44 | -0.22 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.483 | 0.471 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.571 | 0.500 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.382 | 0.469 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.471 | 0.500 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.878 | 0.810 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.774 | 0.857 |
| Net Punting | 38.8 | 36.1 |
| Punt Returns | 3.8 | 11.3 |
| Kickoff Returns | 19.8 | 17.6 |
| First Downs Offense | 224 | 221 |
| First Downs Defense | 169 | 198 |
| Penalties/Game | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 59.9 | 63.8 |
Players to Watch
LSU
QB Jayden Daniels, LB Micah Baskerville, WR Kayshon Boutte, DL Ali Gaye, LB Mike Jones Jr., DL BJ Ojulari, DL Jaquelin Roy, DL Maason Smith, WR Jack Bech, DB Jay Ward, P Jay Bramblett.
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer.
Injuries
LSU
[OL] Garrett Dellinger (Knee)
[S] Matthew Langlois (Leg) – Out
[WR] Chris Hilton Jr. (Shoulder) – Out
[CB] Sevyn Banks (Spine) – Out
[CB] Raydarious Jones (Suspension) – Out
[DT] Maason Smith (Knee) – Out
Arkansas
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee) – Out
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder) – Out
Source: statfox.com
LSU vs. Arkansas Football Series History
LSU leads 41-23
Comments
LSU should be able to pull out a road win over the Hogs but this Arkansas team playing at home is dangerous. If LSU shows up still thinking about their amazing win over Alabama that could play into the hog’s hands.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
LSU 20, Arkansas 34
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
LSU 38, Arkansas 34
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
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