ARKANSAS Austin Allen (66-117-4, 850 yards, 8 TDs) and Cole Kelley (84-141-3, 1,002 yards, 8 TDs) are expected to split time. Kelley nudged ahead in pass efficiency (133.74 to 133.16) last week and has a higher completion percentage (59.6 to 56.4) though his fumble count is higher (6-2). LSU’s pass rush is an issue. The Hogs are No. 84 in passing (205.8), No. 62 in efficiency.
LSU Danny Etling (105-181-2, 1,589 yards, 9 TDs) has the SEC’s No. 5 efficiency rating (145.95) for an offense that prefers the run. Etling’s completion percentage (58.0) falls between Allen’s and Kelley’s.