GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: LSU’s passing game against Arkansas’ pass defense. The Tigers have been inconsistent passing the ball this season, and there has been significant drop-off in the red zone over the last several games after a promising start. This is an opportunity for Joe Burrow and company to get untracked and set the stage for a strong finish to the regular season. Burrow should have a lot more time to operate than he had against Alabama, and the Tigers should be able to make more plays through the air than they have in recent weeks.
DRAFT SLANT
–CB Greedy Williams is projected to be a high first-round pick if he chooses early entry into the NFL Draft next spring. He’s an outstanding cover corner who has a knack for making interceptions, but Alabama didn’t hesitate to throw in his direction and had some success.
ROSTER REPORT
–S John Battle IV (leg) is questionable.
–G Ed Ingram, who would have started on the right side, is suspended indefinitely and not expected to return this season.
–LB Tyler Taylor, a backup, is suspended indefinitely.
–LB K’Lavon Chaisson (knee) is out for the season.
–TE Jamal Pettigrew, who would have been a backup, is out for the season because of a knee injury.
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