Arkansas isn’t usually the first place people think of when they think of Lou Holtz.
But the former Razorbacks coach is arguably the second greatest football coach in school history. So when he has something to say about his former school, it’s going to draw a bit of attention.
Holtz and Mark May made their weekly YouTube predictions via The Crowd’s Line on Thursday. The coach-turned-analyst, who also coached at South Carolina in the SEC, said LSU should be on upset alert.
“LSU has to start looking forward to Arkansas instead of talking about the overtime win they had against Alabama,” Holtz said.
The Tigers are No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings after knocking off the Crimson Tide in overtime last time out. Arkansas fell to Liberty in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Week 10.
Holtz was especially complimentary of Arkansas’ environment and fans.
“The game is at Arkansas. That’s a difficult place to play. Those fans are so educated at Arkansas,” Holtz said.
The former national-championship winner at Notre Dame picked LSU to cover by three, 24-21.