No. 1 LSU will hope to keep its unblemished record in tact against an Arkansas team that has more blemishes than the roof of a car with hail damage. The Tigers' offense has been the talk of college football thanks to the passing attack orchestrated by passing game coordinator Joe Brady and senior quarterback Joe Burrow. The receiving duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson is one of the best in the country, and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he has what it takes to be a workhorse in the SEC.
The Razorbacks, on the other hand, have been an abject disaster. Chad Morris was fired earlier this month after failing to win a conference game in two seasons, and interim coach Barry Lunney Jr. will look to turn around their misfortunes in his first game in charge.
What will happen Saturday night in Death Valley? Let's break down the matchup and make picks straight up and against the spread.
Storylines
LSU: There's a bit of a concern in Baton Rouge after the Tigers just gave up 402 rushing yards to Ole Miss, including 212 yards and four touchdowns to dual-threat quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. Was that the latest breakdown in what has become an alarming trend, or just a second-half surge after the game was essentially out of reach? What isn't alarming is the offense. Burrow is averaging 10.8 yards per passing attempt and LSU is the only team in the country with two receivers who have more than 1,000 yards (Chase and Jefferson). The emergence of Edwards-Helaire as a passing threat out of the backfield has opened up those passing lanes deep downfield, which is a big development as the Tigers prepare for better defenses once they hit the postseason.
Arkansas: It's hard to put into words just how badly this season has gone. The defense hasn't held an opponent under 400 yards since Sept. 28, hasn't held an opponent under 40 points since Oct. 12 and the coaching staff has turned to freshmen quarterbacks John Stephen Jones and K.J. Jefferson after Nick Starkel and Ben Hicks couldn't get the job done. If there is a bright spot for the Hogs, it's running back Rakeem Boyd, who has 1,005 yards on the season despite getting no help from any other skill players on the offense.
Viewing information
Date: Saturday, Nov. 23 | Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Tiger Stadium -- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
TV: ESPN | Live stream: WatchESPN.com
Game prediction, picks
This might be the biggest November spread in SEC history depending on what it is at kickoff, but it still won't be big enough. If LSU is capable of dropping 46 on the road against Alabama, it's capable of hitting triple-digits against Arkansas if coach Ed Orgeron chooses to keep his starters in for a full four quarters. Even though a 100-point performance would be incredible, the second- and third-teamers will see the field early and still dominate the Hogs en route to a win and a cover. Pick: LSU (-44.5)
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