No. 7 LSU finds itself in a defensive battle at Arkansas, leading 6-3 at halftime. Through two quarters, the game has not been lacking for entertainment despite the low score as both teams have had to overcome mistakes with defenses making stops in tough situations. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels started with an interception and a lost fumble in the first 11 minutes, but Arkansas responded in kind with a turnover on downs inside the 5-yard line plus a lost fumble early in the second quarter.
While Daniels is playing below his standard, Arkansas is very much in this game with its starter, KJ Jefferson, sidelined by injury. Backup Malik Hornsby has been a key to the Razorbacks ground game, but the passing attack is missing Jefferson badly as evidenced by the team having just 15 yards on 2 of 6 passing at halftime. Their defense, however, has been outstanding, totaling five sacks and six tackles for loss while holding LSU to 2 of 7 on third down.
Will an Arkansas team dealing with significant injury issues put an end to LSU’s hot streak, or will the Tigers avoid a letdown after an emotional win over the Crimson Tide and retain the top stop in the SEC West? CBS Sports will be with you the whole way with updates, highlights and analysis from LSU at Arkansas.