PLAYERS TO WATCH
–RB Rakeem Boyd, a sophomore from Stratford, Texas, continues to be Arkansas’ most consistent offensive weapon. Boyd rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries against Vanderbilt — his fourth consecutive game with at least 99 yards. Over that stretch, he has carried the ball 63 times for 423 yards and two TDs.
–TE Cheyenne O’Grady, a junior from Fayetteville, Ark., caught six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Vanderbilt. His 21 receptions and four touchdown catches are both tied for the team lead.
–LB Bumper Pool, a true freshman from Lucas, Texas, had a season-high 10 tackles against Vanderbilt.
SERIES HISTORY: LSU leads the series with Arkansas 39-22, with two ties.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “I know we’ll get their absolute best. They’ll get our best this week and that’s what we ask for.” — Arkansas coach Chad Morris on LSU’s mindset coming off a 29-0 loss to top-ranked Alabama.