FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas football team’s promising season faced a significant setback on Saturday night as they were defeated 34-10 by No. 8 LSU. The Razorbacks, who now stand at 4-3 with a 2-2 SEC record, struggled offensively, managing only 277 total yards compared to the Tigers’ 384. LSU dominated time of possession in the first half, establishing a lead they maintained throughout the game.
The Razorbacks, known for their strong ground game this season, were limited to just 38 rushing yards. Their starting running back, Ja’Quinden Jackson, appeared to be injured and left the game with a right leg problem early in the fourth quarter.
This matchup represented an opportunity for Arkansas to achieve a 3-1 start under Coach Sam Pittman and secure a second victory over a top-10 team this season, a feat not accomplished since 1965. Instead, they will need to regroup and prepare for a road game against Mississippi State next week.
Here are the key moments and scoring updates from the game:
Fourth Quarter:
– Touchdown by LSU: Caden Durham scored a 1-yard run, marking his third rushing touchdown of the night. LSU further extended their lead in a quiet fourth quarter for the home crowd.
– LSU field goal: Diego Ramos made his fourth field goal of the game, pushing the score to 34-10, leaving Arkansas facing a daunting deficit.
Third Quarter:
– Touchdown by LSU: Caden Durham added a 2-yard run following an interception by LSU linebacker Whit Weeks off Taylen Green’s pass, increasing Arkansas’s deficit to 24-10 after LSU converted a two-point attempt.
– Arkansas forced LSU to punt for the first time, allowing the Razorbacks to take over at their 14-yard line with 5:04 left in the quarter.
– Field goal by Arkansas: Matthew Shipley made a 51-yard field goal, narrowing the score to 16-10 after a promising drive stalled due to a sack.
Second Quarter:
– LSU Field Goal: LSU’s Diego Ramos scored a 48-yard field goal, bringing the score to 13-0.
– Touchdown by Arkansas: Taylen Green connected with Andrew Armstrong on a 25-yard touchdown pass, giving Armstrong his first touchdown of the season and reducing the lead to 13-7.
– LSU added another field goal before halftime, leading 16-7.
First Quarter:
– Arkansas fumbled on their first drive, which LSU recovered on the Arkansas 38-yard line.
– LSU’s Damian Ramos kicked a 33-yard field goal, extending their lead to 10-0.
– Arkansas missed a 43-yard field goal attempt by Matthew Shipley, leaving them scoreless in the initial stages of the game.
– LSU scored a touchdown on a 22-yard run by Caden Durham, capping a 75-yard drive.
Arkansas will need to address their offensive struggles as they head into their next match-up.