LSU vs Arkansas Week 8 Review

Erik Trosclair • October 22, 2024

Let's get into it!

The Tigers left no doubt in this one. Let's talk about it!

On the opening drive of the game, the Tigers went on an 8 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 22 yard rushing TD. LSU 7-0. Arkansas had an 8 play 52 yard drive of their own but missed a 42 yard field goal. LSU then goes on a 14 play 60 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 33 yard field goal. LSU 10-0. Arkansas fumbles on the 1st play of their next drive, Major Burns recovery, Tiger ball. LSU has a 6 play drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 48 yard field goal. LSU 13-0. Arkansas goes on a 9 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by an Andrew Armstrong 25 yard receiving TD. LSU 13-7. LSU goes on a 10 play 59 yard drive that was capped off by another Damian Ramos 33 yard field goal. LSU 16-7. Arkansas punts on the following possession, and the Tigers kneel out the 1st half. Arkansas goes on an 11 play 42 yard drive to open the 2nd half that was capped off by a Matthew Shipley 51 yard field goal. LSU 16-10. LSU punts on the following possession. On the opening play of the Razorback's next drive, Whit Weeks makes an unreal interception, setting up the Tigers with great field position. Caden Durham takes it in for a 2 yard rushing TD on the 1st play of the Tiger's drive. LSU 24-10. Arkansas punts on the next possession. LSU goes on an 8 play 50 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 47 yard field goal. LSU 27-10. Arkansas goes 3 and out. LSU goes on a 14 play 80 yard drive, taking more than 8 minutes off of the clock. This drive was capped off by a Caden Durham 1 yard rushing TD. LSU 34-10. Arkansas fumbles on the 1st play of the following drive, Dahvon Keys recovers, LSU ball. LSU turns it over on downs, and the clock runs out on Arkansas. Tigers W! LSU 34 Arkansas 10.

TAKEAWAYS

- Whit Weeks is the man! This guy is the piece this football team has been missing.

- Caden Durham and Josh Williams continue to provide very good rushes when needed.

- Nuss is everything Tiger fans could've asked for.

- This team is really coming together at a perfect time.

- Damian Ramos continues to be as good as they come.

AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Aaron Anderson - This guy continues to provide big catches when you need them.

- Defensive MVP - Whit Weeks - This guy is fun to watch!

The Tigers travel to College Station Saturday night.

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