Live Updates/Thread: No. 7 LSU vs. Arkansas
Final: LSU 13, Arkansas 10
Fourth Quarter
After another key defensive stop for the Tigers, Daniels and the Tigers get the ball back, but the drive stalls rather quickly. With Brian Kelly electing to go for it on fourth down near midfield, the Tigers are unable to pick up the first down, and Arkansas takes over.
Jayden Daniels goes down for another sack. It's the seventh time he's been taken down behind the line of scrimmage today and Arkansas will get the ball back with 9:40 remaining in this one.
Score Update: LSU 13, Arkansas 10
Arkansas starts the fourth quarter clicking on all cylinders. A 40-yard touchdown pass from Fortin to Matt Landers makes this a one-score game.
Cade Fortin remains in the game as the quarterback for the Razorbacks and starts the fourth quarter with a big-time play across the middle Rashod Dubinion. The following play? A 17-yard scramble. The Razorbacks are driving.
Third Quarter
Score Update: LSU 13, Arkansas 3
After a defensive stop, LSU gets the ball back and marches down the field for the first touchdown of the game. Their first explosive play of the game, courtesy of a Kayshon Boutte reception, put the Tigers inside the five-yard line where Josh Williams punches in the touchdown.
A Malik Nabers drop on third down forces the Tigers to punt the ball away. LSU is all out of sorts on offense. Unable to get into any rhythm. Razorbacks ball on their 33-yard line.
This is officially the Harold Perkins game. Another sack on third down brings him to three sacks on the day. Add in a forced fumble and three tackles for loss, the Razorbacks have no answer for the true freshman. LSU takes over on their 12-yard line.
Razorbacks will start the half with the football. With the run-game taking over much of the first half, it'll be interesting to see what adjustments Arkansas makes here.
Halftime: LSU 6, Arkansas 3
Second Quarter
Brian Kelly is taking an ultra aggressive approach in the first half. Looking to go for it on fourth and four, a false start penalty forces the Tigers to settle for another field goal. Damian Ramos' kick is good to put the Tigers up 6-3.
Jayden Daniels continues to struggle here in Fayetteville. Just holding the ball too long and takes another sack for a loss of 12 yards.
The Harold Perkins show continues for LSU. A massive third down stop by the true freshman puts the ball back in the Tigers' hands and John Emery breaks open a 32-yard run.
The thorn in LSU's side this season has been special teams, and once again, the struggles continue. Nathan Dilbert's kickoff goes out of bounds and the Razorbacks begin their drive in great field position.
Score Update: LSU 3, Arkansas 3
Jayden Daniels having a tough day at the office here early. LSU's signal-caller is sacked once again and the Tigers have to settle for a field goal.
Harold Perkins showcasing his elite closing speed. The true freshman chases down Hornsby and forces a fumble on third down. Tigers recover the fumble in Arkansas territory. Huge momentum shift for LSU.
Tigers elect to go for it on fourth down but a false start penalty is called on Mason Taylor. On the following play, the Tigers fake the punt, pick up the first down, but a holding penalty brings it back. Two fourth down conversions taken back by penalties.
LSU is giving sophomore running back Armoni Goodwin some run here to start the second quarter. Goodwin is continuing to get back into the rotation after a hamstring injury.
Score Update: Arkansas 3, LSU 0
First Quarter
Arkansas runs the ball on three straight plays, goes for it on fourth down, and the Tigers come up with a tremendous stop to hold the Razorbacks to zero points inside the 10-yard line. LSU takes over after the turnover on downs.
On the first play of the Tigers' third drive, Jayden Daniels fumbles. The play was blown up in the backfield and the Razorbacks will start their drive inside LSU's 10-yard line.
Score Update: Arkansas 3, LSU 0
Malik Hornsby showcasing his elite athleticism here on the Razorbacks' second drive. Escaping the pocket and making the smart read. A key third down stop by LSU linebacker Greg Penn holds Arkansas to a 28-yard field goal.
Sloppy start for the LSU offensive line. After a third sack on Jayden Daniels, Emery Jones is flagged for a false start. Tigers' offense unable to get anything going and will punt the ball away.
LSU's defense forces a three-and-out against Arkansas backup quarterback Malik Hornsby. Tigers will start their second drive at its own 20.
Jayden Daniels throws his second interception of the season on a missed read at the line of scrimmage. Arkansas football near midfield.
Arkansas starts off with a three-man rush and it instantly gives the Tigers trouble. Jayden Daniels is sacked on back-to-back players, but on third and 18, LSU RB Josh Williams finds a hole and gets the first down.
Pregame
Arkansas has won the coin toss and has deferred. LSU will start with the football.
Arkansas starting quarterback KJ Jefferson has been ruled out for today's contest against LSU as he continues nursing a shoulder injury. The Razorbacks will start Malik Hornsby.
LSU offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger is dressed out and is warming up after missing the last few games with a knee injury. The Tigers will roll with the same starting lineup they’ve used the last couple of weeks, but adding additional depth from Dellinger is key.
LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. is out for today's game against the Razorbacks.
According to The Athletic’s Brody Miller, Arkansas starting quarterback KJ Jefferson is dressed out, but hasn’t been seen throwing with the other signal-callers in warmups. He is off to the side with the other coaches as he continues battling a shoulder injury. Something to monitor as kickoff approaches.
Weather conditions are frigid in Fayetteville. With ice remaining on the field, both the Tigers and Razorbacks will be going through warmups as they continue looking to remove the snow.