LSU defeated Arkansas 31-27, sealed by junior Jermauria Rasco’s fumble recovery at the Tigers 26 yard line with 37 seconds remaining in the game.
The last-minute fumble by Razorback quarterback Brandon Allen ended Friday afternoon’s contest that included six lead changes and three ties.
LSU took the lead 31-27 with a little over a minute remaining in the game when freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings threw a 49-yard touchdown to wide receiver Travin Dural, finishing a drive that started at the Tigers 1-yard line.
Jennings entered the game after senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger was hit hard on a 32-yard passing play to junior Jarvis Landry which eventually set up a 37-yard Colby Delahoussaye field goal and pulled LSU within 3 points with five minutes to play.
After LSU committed an offsides penalty on an Arkansas fourth and three fake punt midway through the third quarter, the Razorbacks extended their 15 play, 75-yard drive which ended in Hunter Henry’s second touchdown reception and a 27-21 lead going into the fourth.
Sophomore running back Jeremy Hill’s 52-yard touchdown gave LSU a 21-20 lead midway through the third quarter. Hill finished with 146 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Shortly after becoming the third player in LSU history to throw for 3,000 yards in a single season in the opening minutes of the second half, Mettenberger threw an interception to Arkansas’ Alan Turner which set up a 28-yard field goal from Zach Hocker and a 20-14 Razorback lead.
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LSU freshman cornerback Dwayne Thomas (13) knocks the football from the hands of Arkansas sophomore quarterback Brandon Allen (10) Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU students celebrate in the stands Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs for a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) celebrates in the end zone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior safety Craig Loston battles for pocession with Arkansas sophomore wide reciever Keon Hatcher Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to break the tackle of an oncoming Arkansas defender Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) is tackled by Arkansas defenders Friday, Nov. 29 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore cornerback Jalen Mills (28) celebrates after a successful play Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs for a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide reciever Jarvis Landry is taken down by an Arkansas defender Friday Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore cornerback Jalen Mills (28) attempts to bring down Arkansas sophomore wide receiver Keon Hatcher (4) Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior fullback J.C Copeland (44) blocks both Arkansa’s senior linebacker Price Holmes (15) and freshman cornerback Jared Collins (29) Friday Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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Members of the LSU defense attempt to bring down Arkansas freshman running back Alex Collins (3) Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) stumbles past an Arkansas defender in sight of the goal line Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior placekicker James Hairston (30) kicks the football after an LSU touchdown Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman quaterback Anthony Jennings (10) is tackled by Arkansas senior defensive end Chris Smith (42) Friday, Nov. 29 2013, during the Tigers 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) raises his hands triumphantly after being injured Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates after a successful play Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) is tackled by Arkansas freshamn defensive tackle Darius Philon (91) Friday, Nov. 29 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) leaps to catch a pass from senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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Members of the LSU defense attempt to bring down Arkansas sophomore running back Jonathan Williams (32) Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee runs towards the endzone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) leaps over a pile of players Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee drives his way through two Arkansas defenders Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws the football to a receiver Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) looks on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 as his teammates complete the final plays of the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to break the tackle of an oncoming Arkansas defender Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) maneuvers downfield Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates in the endzone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) and junior tight end Travis Dickson (41) celebrate in the endzone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) runs toward the endzone Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) stumbles across the goal line Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ matchup against Arkansas. The Razorbacks lead the Tigers 17-14 at the half.
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LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) looks downfield Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) is brought down by an Arkansas defender Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks.
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LSU mascot Mike the Tiger dances Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.
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Arkansas defenders tackle LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) on Friday, November 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior safety Craig Loston (6) halts Arkansas sophomore snapper Drew Gorton (32) on Saturday, November 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs for a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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Mike the Tiger dresses like Santa Claus on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium.
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An LSU cheerleader motivates the team Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) runs with the ball Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs with the ball Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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Arkansas freshman linebacker Brooks Ellis (51) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) on Friday, November 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) runs for a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium.
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Mike the Tiger cheers in the student section Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) jumps over an Arkansas defender Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to break a tackle from an oncoming Arkansas defender Friday, November 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU athletic trainers tend to senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior place kicker James Hairston (30) punts the ball Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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(From left to right) LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18), junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59), senior safety Craig Loston (6) and senior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson (9) tackle an Arkansas player Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) runs for a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) screams triumphantly after a touchdown Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman cornerback Dwayne Thomas (13) forces a fumble out of the hands of Arkansas sophomore quarterback Brandon Allen (10) on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) winces in pain after being injured Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium.
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