With a trip to Arkansas sandwiched in between ranked contests against Ole Miss and Texas A&M, LSU’s meeting with the Razorbacks had “trap game” written all over it.
LSU avoided the trap on Saturday night. The last four meetings between these programs were decided by three points, but LSU got a comfortable win in this one. Despite being just 2.5-point favorites, LSU won 34-10.
If you’ve been paying attention to the SEC this year, then you’ll take a 24-point road win any day. For now, LSU is staying out of the chaos, and that’s good news for Tigers fans.
LSU led wire to wire in this one. Caden Durham put LSU on the board on the opening drive and LSU outscored Arkansas 18-3 in the second half to put the game away.
Durham led the way with 101 yards and three scores on the ground. CJ Daniels, in his return from injury, led LSU in receiving with 86 yards.
Here are five takeaways from a big SEC win.
LSU wins the turnover battle
LSU protected the football and forced three turnovers of its own.
The biggest one came with five minutes left to go in the third. LSU put pressure on Arkansas QB Taylen Green, with a tipped pass leading to a Whit Weeks interception.
The turnover set LSU up on Arkansas’ two-yard line and LSU needed one play to punch it in for a score.
That put LSU up 24-10 and in control of the game. On a night where penalties killed LSU, the turnovers were key.
Tigers glad to have CJ Daniels back
Veteran receiver CJ Daniels was out against Ole Miss, but his return was welcome on Saturday night.
LSU got Daniels involved early. Nussmeier took a shot for Daniels on the opening drive that led to a pass interference putting LSU in position to score.
Daniels was critical in the quick game too, with LSU taking what the Arkansas defensive was giving it.
With seven catches for 86 yards, it was Daniels’ most productive night of the year.
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