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WHAT WE LEARNED: There's Alabama and LSU and everybody else. Arkansas might be No. 1 out of everybody else, but isn't close to the level of its SEC West brethren. It is time to begin checking travel options for the Capital One Bowl (Jan. 2, Orlando) and Cotton Bowl (Jan. 6, Dallas). BCS bowl and title talk will have to wait another year. read more >

Willy Robinson, Arkansas' defensive coordinator, said he couldn't remember LSU's lightning-like scoring drive late in the first half, covering 66 yards in five plays and requiring just a minute, that gave the Tigers the lead for good Friday. "It's all a blur," was all Robinson would offer. The plays that turned Friday's No. 1 vs. No. 3 showdown toward LSU in Tiger Stadium definitely were blurs: Tyrann Mathieu's 92-yard punt return when he darted through four Hogs seemingly primed to tackle him inside his 20, and then the 66-yard drive following a Razorback fumble in which Jordan Jefferson passed the entire distance — four darts and one incompletion against Arkansas' overly cushioned secondary. The Hogs were determined to keep the talented LSU receivers in front of them, so the Tigers took what was there, including a 9-yard quick-slant pass from Jefferson to Russell Shepard for the go-ahead score. read more >

The big game has finally arrived. No. 3 Arkansas vs. No. 1 and undefeated LSU, with who knows what on the line for Arkansas, depending on which national pundit and network you might listen to. For LSU, a win sends the Tigers to next week's SEC Championship Game against Georgia. For Arkansas, even jumping over LSU in the BCS Standings when they are released Sunday night apparently isn't assured, even if the Hogs win today. We welcome you to our weekly in-game feature, our live blog of the Razorbacks. Join in, add your comments in the comment section at the bottom or visit our Facebook page, ArkansasSports360, where you can leave your comments as the game progresses. You can also follow our comments on Twitter @cbahn and @jimharris360. Or email jharris@abpg.com. read more >

Arkansas running back Knile Davis practiced in pads on Tuesday. It is unclear if Davis, who broke his ankle in preseason camp, will receive playing time this week. Davis tweeted on Monday “Just wanna thank god for seconds chances... finally moving like i use to.” read more >

WHAT WE LEARNED: For a team that looked so soft — especially in the trenches — at times in the first half, it's a tough, resilient bunch. Arkansas could have folded when down 18, but chipped away at the Aggies' lead and made plays at the right times. There are numerous issues with this team that have to get corrected. Such as? A run game must develop. For a team supposedly full of playmakers on offense, Jarius Wright seems to be the only consistent skill player. Tackling is problematic and the fact depth is being tested by so many injuries is no excuse. Yet, there were the Razorbacks at the end of Saturday's game, hoisting the Southwest Classic Trophy. Considering how they started and the obvious issues on the team, beating A&M was no small feat. It's still hard to know just what to make of this bunch. read more >