Midweek Madness: RANKED

LSU got obliterated by Bama last week, but their opponent this week will be a nice breather

Last week was not the game we had hoped for. Instead of a cutthroat battle between two SEC teams proving who should be in the playoff race, we got a very lopsided 29-0 game where the victor is the unstoppable and likely reigning champion, Alabama. and while the Crimson Tide stay at the No. 1 Spot, LSU falls out of the race entirely and opens the door for Georgia to sneak in to the playoffs. But  I think the Tigers will get a much needed breather as they head over to Arkansas will they will play against the Razorbacks.

#9 LSU
2018 Record: 7-2 (Lost to #1 Bama)


I don't know what happen to LSU during that game, all I know is that their offense was stifled by Bama's offense. LSU has a run-centered offense as they average 170 yds/gm on the ground and 192 yds/gm through the air. Joe Burrow has started in all 7 games. The Ohio St. transfer is having a pretty solid junior year averaging 192 yds/gm with 6 TD's and 4 INT's with a passing rate of 53%
While LSU doesn't bring much of offensive production to the table, Arkansas defense isn't good, as they allow 153 yds/gm on the run game and 259 yds/gm on the passing game. So I don't think LSU will have to worry about the lack of production on offense.

Arkansas 
2018 Record: 2-7 (Lost to Vandy)


Arkansas is not having a great season under first year head coach Chad Morris. the Razorback has a run-centered offense averaging 176 yds/gm on the ground and 202 yds/gm through the air. It looks like Ty Storey will be starting against the Tigers. He hasn't been doing that bad averaging 175 yds/gm  with 9 TD's and & INT's with a passing rate of 58%.
Now while the Razorbacks have more in the way of offensive production especially in the passing game, LSU has a stout run defense allowing 147 yds/gm but not through the air as they allow 210 yds/gm. So all and all, its going to be a pretty even game on a defensive level. But the one thing that will be a advantage to LSU will be the turnover battle as LSU averages 2 INT's per game and have gone every game with at least one interception.

Verdict

This should be a nice breather for LSU after their 29-0 beating against Bama, now while Arkansas has more in the way of offensive production, I think LSU will use its defense to stifle Arkansas and take the win.