For once, the Razorbacks actually have a good chance to beat LSU. The last time that we beat them was in 2015 when Bret Bielema was actually on a roll before he got fired later in 2017. But this rivalry has been more competitive in recent years than with the likes of us playing Alabama. Since 2007, the Hogs are 5-8 against LSU. We were actually 5-4 against them before our 4 game losing streak against them beginning in 2016.
But you know what, we actually have a decent QB in Feleipe Franks this year. His passer rating is 161.3 so far with 16 TDs and 3 INTs. You want to know the QB stats from the Chad Morris years? The average QB rating last year (including anybody else who threw at least a pass attempt) was 101.4 with a combined 14 TDs and 15 INTs. For 2018, a rating of 112.4 with 17 TDS and 18 INTS. In other words, Feleipe Franks has out performed 8 QBS, 3 WRs, 1 RB, and 1 Punter (I checked who threw passes those 2 seasons on ESPN) in 7 games than all of those players for 24 games. Of course he didn't throw as many touchdowns, but he definitely could if he was able to play 24 games with us!
Also, our defense has improved even though we haven't looked that great against some teams. But, we are 3-1 whenever our defense can create 2 turnovers or more during a game. This means we really need the defense to put on their A game to create turnovers. Our offense also needs to score with the opportunities that our defense can give them.
That's by little analysis on what needs to be done to win the game. Now I want to get on some good memories about this rivalry: LSU vs. Arkansas. I did this for when we played Tennessee and we wont so I hope the same happens this week. Soooo, remember when we beat #1 LSU in 2007? Yes I do and here's a reminder to go back to that:
Remember when Ryan Mallett threw a touchdown to Cobi Hamilton in 2010 before the half? Here's another reminder here:
Remember when Alex Collins broke an 80 yard touchdown against LSU in 2015? I actually remember it by listening to it on the radio on the way home from a trip with my dad as we both grinned as it happened. Here it is from the TV perspective:
Now let's get to the predictions for this week of football. My predictions last time for College Football was 14-2 (87.5%) and my Underdog predictions were 0-2 (0%). My running total for College Football is 38-8 (82.6%) and for Underdog predictions is 1-6 (14.3%). For NFL, I was 12-2 (85.7%) and my NFL Underdog predictions were 0-0 (none%). My running total for NFL is 28-11 (71.8%) and my NFL Underdog predictions are 0-3 (0%). Now here are my next predictions.
