It’s easy to say from Fayetteville as a base that Arkansas needs Saturday’s win more than LSU.
But the Tigers want a spot in the College Football Playoff. No team with two losses is higher ranked in the those standings than LSU and winning out, including an SEC title, would probably see Brian Kelly’s bunch playing for a shot at the national title.
In other words, LSU might actually want Saturday’s win more.
But Arkansas needs it. Desperately. The Hogs can clinch a .500 record and bowl eligibility with a victory. And it’s easier to get it at home than on the road. The last time Arkansas’ faithful want is to play literal must-win games against Ole Miss next week and on the road at Missouri in the finale.
If KJ Jefferson is healthy and not just healthy enough, Arkansas has a shot. The Razorbacks’ offense is one of the best in college football, but only if he’s at the helm.