Final Score: Arkansas Razorbacks 31 – #9 LSU Tigers 14
The Arkansas Razorbacks are now bowl eligible with 2 home games left in the season after winning back to back road games against ranked SEC opponents. Just let that sink in. The Razorbacks knocked off the LSU Tigers 31-14, and the game was never really that close, and get to bring the Golden Boot back to Fayetteville. The Hogs came out and dominated the entire first half until the final drive. LSU would score going into the locker room, but trailed the Hogs 21-7.
LSU would score to open the second half and cut the lead to 7 for Arkansas, but they would never get into scoring position again until late in the 4th quarter, when a DJ Dean interception in the end zone sealed the win for the Hogs. Led by a dynamic rushing attack, the Arkansas offense was just as impressive as it was last week. However, instead of a passing demonstration, Arkansas absolutely pounded the ball up the middle against the Tigers. Alex Collins, Jared Cornelius, and Kody Walker combined for over 300 yards on the ground. Brandon Allen was efficient, but not as explosive. The senior QB had 141 yards passing and 1 touchdown.
Players of the Game
Oct 31, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Alex Collins celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the second half against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated UTM 63-28. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
- Alex Collins – The junior running back was apparently throwing up on the sideline at one point, and had a definite injury that plagued him in the second half. After fumbling on the opening drive, Collins turned in a fantastic performance. 16 carries, 141 yards, and 2 touchdowns. He also had his longest career touchdown run of 80 yards tonight.
- Dominique Reed – The JUCO transfer has certainly lived up to his billing. The All-American and Camden native has EXPLODED for Arkansas down the stretch, and had an amazing 52 yard touchdown catch and run in the first quarter. Reed finished with 3 catches for 82 yards.
- Deatrich Wise, Jr. – I don’t have the official stats, but to my knowledge, Wise had 3 sacks tonight. The Hogs only had 8 sacks coming into this game as a team. Wise and Jeremiah Ledbetter got pressure on Brandon Harris all night, and also helped contain Leonard Fournette, who was held to under 100 yards rushing for just the second time this season.
Highlights, Videos, and the Best Tweets from the Game
Focused on The Boot. #KeepTheBoot pic.twitter.com/dqDmBTs2uk
— Arkansas Razorbacks 🐗 (@ArkRazorbacks) November 14, 2015
Go time in Baton Rouge.
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 15, 2015
FOR THE BOOT. pic.twitter.com/bgmSK2Tukc
You guys, Reed is fast.
— JubJub1125 (@ConfidentFatMan) November 15, 2015
TWO SACKS IN ONE GAME FROM OUR DEFENSE? pic.twitter.com/VhuIxD9rOU
— David (Razor) Harris (@House_Razor) November 15, 2015
#Touchdown ALEX COLLINS. pic.twitter.com/FiHMxlyDgB
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 15, 2015
Good God, Alex Collins
— Jack Crosby (@JCrosbyCBS) November 15, 2015
#whatjusthappened pic.twitter.com/NImMbYYxow
— Johnny Hogwash (@dlohawg) November 15, 2015
We just watched this guy try to storm out of Tiger Stadium after Collins TD. His wife talked him into staying #WPS pic.twitter.com/iRZ3UUTi2z
— Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) November 15, 2015
.@DreGreenlaw forced the fumble and @brooksellis51 scoops it up! #FayettevilleBoys
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 15, 2015
When the playoff expands to 64, Arkansas is going to be the 7th seed nobody wants to play.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) November 15, 2015
So glad Alabama played Arkansas already.
— Harvey Updyke (@Harveyrolltide) November 15, 2015
And LSU fans are hitting the exits...already #WPS #KeepTheBoot pic.twitter.com/LMhIBSezgV
— Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) November 15, 2015
Les Miles is gonna need a little something special at halftime... #LSUvsARK pic.twitter.com/h10mvc92Iz
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 15, 2015
I'm know I'm late but keep bringing it #HOGS pic.twitter.com/N8o6dJxhfx
— Darren McFadden (@dmcfadden20) November 15, 2015
HOUSED IT. pic.twitter.com/UclBpMoaQ7
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 15, 2015
HOPE WE BOUGHT AN EXTRA PLANE TICKET FOR THE BOOT!!!! #WPS
— Jeff Yeager (@jyeag4) November 15, 2015
I have been to Death Valley several times. I've never seen fans go for the exits with 10 minutes remaining. That's what is happening now.
— Matt Jones (@MattJonesADG) November 15, 2015
SMH!! As a Fan of my team!! 😡😡As an analyst Arkansas new name the "Boys of November"!!
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) November 15, 2015
No, I have not missed a single second of the #ARKvsLSU game as I watch the #DemDebate. #Twoscreens #WPS @ArkRazorbacks
— T.J. Holmes (@tjholmes) November 15, 2015
The odds that @House_Razor and @RazorbackersFS are still wearing pants is low.
— Charles Evans (@banditref) November 15, 2015
And there geaux LSU's playoff hopes, as Arkansas picks it off in the end zone #ARKvsLSU https://t.co/GkgmDCFeNQ
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 15, 2015
LSU is now 27-3 in games after a loss under Les Miles. All 3 losses have come against Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/nOQSvvDqHX
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 15, 2015
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What an amazing game, and an amazing turnaround by Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks. I think it’s safe to say that the early season injuries cost us HUGE against Toledo, Texas Tech, and TAMU. As Harvey put it up in the tweets, “I’m glad we played Arkansas early.” So is the rest of the SEC. Now the Hogs get 2 home games, and they have a chance to polish off a season that could go down as one of the biggest turnarounds in recent college football memory.
Woo Pig!