FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football’s turnaround season hit a giant speed bump Saturday night.
The Razorbacks (4-3, 2-2 SEC) couldn’t muster enough offense in a 34-10 loss to No. 8 LSU. The Tigers outgained the Hogs 384-277 and dominated time of possession in the first half to build a two-possession lead they would not relinquish.
The Razorbacks — who have thrived on the ground all season — finished the night with 38 yards rushing. Starting running back Ja’Quinden Jackson looked banged up throughout the game and left with a right leg injury early in the fourth quarter.
Saturday represented an opportunity for Arkansas to start 3-1 for the first time in the Sam Pittman era and record a second top-10 win in a single season for the first time since 1965. Instead, it’s back to the drawing board with a road game at Mississippi State coming up next week.
Below are key plays and more from Arkansas football’s home loss against LSU.
Arkansas vs LSU will broadcast on ESPN in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. Mark Jones and Roddy Jones will call the game from the booth at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, with Quint Kessenich reporting from the sideline. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Arkansas 27, LSU 24. The Hogs will be the healthiest they’ve been in weeks, and there is a sense that momentum has returned inside the program. Taylen Green’s availability is key, but if he can play this lines up to be a sweet spot for Arkansas to pull off another upset at home. Why not predict another three-point game?
Out
Defensive back Jaylon Braxton
Running back Rodney Hill
Kicker Kyle Ramsey
Out
Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.
Wide receiver Kyle Parker
Running back John Emery Jr.
Defensive end Princeton Malbrue
Offensive lineman Jobe Roberts
Linebacker Jake Ibieta
Offensive lineman Tyree Adams
Defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory
Wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr.
Probable
Wide receiver CJ Daniels
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