Ryan Mallett and the Arkansas Razorbacks entered the game as underdogs, with #5 LSU as the highest ranked 1-loss team in the nation and still with National Championship aspirations at best, and Sugar Bowl aspirations at their worst.

Ryan Mallett finished the day with 320 yards passing and 3 TDs, while Cobi Hamilton finished the day with 3 receptions for 164 yards and 2 TDs. Costly errors in judgement and penalties did not help LSU, with 7 penalties for 51 yards and 3 lost fumbles.