Game Preview: Arkansas Razorbacks at LSU Tigers

Game Info:

Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 12:45 PM EST
Venue: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
TV: SEC Network

Betting Odds:

Point Spread: LSU -4.5
Total (Over/Under): 56.5

Game Breakdown

A classic SEC West rivalry is renewed as the Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Death Valley to take on the LSU Tigers. With LSU favored by just over a field goal at home, this matchup for “The Golden Boot” trophy promises to be a hard-fought battle where late-game developments—particularly on the injury front—could play a decisive role.

Arkansas Razorbacks

The Razorbacks enter this hostile environment as the underdog, and their chances may hinge on the health of their offense. A major storyline emerged just a day before the game, as key running back Braylen Russell appeared on the injury report for the first time this season. His status for Saturday is a significant question mark, and his absence or limitation would be a major blow to the Arkansas ground game and its ability to control the clock.

Arkansas has been dealing with attrition throughout the season, with players like DL Cameron Ball and DB Quentavius Scandrett appearing on injury reports in previous weeks. If Russell can’t go or is ineffective, the pressure will mount on the Razorbacks’ passing attack to keep pace with the Tigers in one of the toughest venues in college football.

LSU Tigers

The Tigers look to defend their home turf and cover the 4.5-point spread. Under coach Brian Kelly, LSU has become known for its disciplined approach and for providing transparent, NFL-style injury reports. While the Tigers have had their own share of injuries this season, including defensive end Gabriel Reliford being listed as “out” in October reports, the more recent news has been positive. Wide receiver Ryan Williams was listed as “probable” in early November, suggesting the offense is getting healthier at the right time.

Playing at home in Tiger Stadium provides a massive advantage, especially in a midday game that will have the crowd energized. If the defense can capitalize on a potentially one-dimensional Arkansas offense, LSU should be in a strong position to control the contest from the start.

Prediction

This game will likely be decided by Arkansas’s ability to move the ball without its top running back at full strength. Traveling to Death Valley is a daunting task under any circumstances, but doing so with your offensive identity in question is a recipe for a long afternoon.

LSU is the home favorite and appears to be the healthier team entering this matchup. Expect the Tigers’ defense to key in on stopping whatever the Razorbacks can muster and for the LSU offense to do enough to pull away in the second half. The 4.5-point spread is manageable for a home favorite in this scenario. With Arkansas potentially struggling to score, the game may stay under the 56.5-point total.

Prediction: LSU 31, Arkansas 20