Arkansas Football: 3 takeaways from heartbreaking loss to LSU

Nov 21, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) escapes a tackle attempt by LSU Tigers defensive end Glen Logan (97) during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 21, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers running back John Emery Jr. (4) runs with the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Joe Foucha (7) makes a tackle during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

2. LSU wore down Arkansas’ defense

The time of possession battle was lopsided. When it seemed like Arkansas was gaining some momentum, LSU would put together a long drive that spanned 10-plus plays and took five or more minutes off the clock.

LSU absolutely melted the clock all game long and kept Arkansas’ defense on the field for longer than it would have liked.

Not only did the Tigers wear down the Arkansas defense with these long drives, but they also iced the Razorbacks’ offense. They also won the field position battle consistently because of these long drives that didn’t end in points.

Jalen Catalon, as mentioned earlier, had himself quite the game and that tends to happen when you’re on the field for about two-thirds of the game, but his time was cut short in the fourth due to a controversial call.

LSU ran 91 plays to Arkansas’ 53 and held the ball for almost 42 minutes, wearing Arkansas’ defense down which concluded with a late touchdown to win it.

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