Arkansas at No. 1 LSU

For LSU to stay in the hunt for a national title the Tigers' defense will have to maintain its dominance.
This season the Bayou Bengals have held opponents to under 79 rushing yards a game and are ranked second in the nation in total defense. That might be easier said than done.

Arkansas is the SEC's best team at running the ball. Together, Darren McFadden and Felix Jones have gained 2,551 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. As a team the Razorbacks are averaging over 288 yards on the ground per game.

LSU has won the last four games against Arkansas and hasn't lost at home to the Razorbacks since 1993. Les Miles may find it easier to prepare for Arkansas than handling the Michigan inquiries.

LSU 37, Arkansas 20


Arkansas’ History Against LSU
Overall Record: 17-32-2
Points Scored: 707-776

Home Record: 1-1
Points Scored: 562-37
Avg. Score: 23-19

Away Record: 1-6
Points Scored: 152-233
Avg. Score: 22-33

The Players
QB LSU- Matt Flynn 2,024 yards, 14 TD, 10 INT, 56.5%
ARK- Casey Dick 1,404 yards, 17 TD, 9 INT, 57.1%

RB
LSU- Jacob Hester 771 yards, 5.0, 9 TD
LSU- Keiland Williams 377 yards, 7.1, 6 TD

ARK- Darren McFadden 1,519 yards, 5.6, 12 TD
ARK- Felix Jones 1,032 yards, 9.1, 11 TD

WR
LSU- Brandon LaFell 42 rec, 554 yards, 13.2, 2 TD
LSU- Demetrius Byrd 23 rec, 475 yards, 20.7, 4 TD

ARK- Peyton Hillis 39 rec, 423 yards, 10.8, 3 TD

Defense
LSU- Kirston Pittman 6.5 sacks, 11.5 TFL
ARK- Ernest Mitchell 3.5 sacks, 9 TFL
ARK- Matt Hewitt 96 tackles