Five LSU Players due for massive performances against the Arkansas Razorbacks

This weekend, LSU heads to a hostile environment for the Battle for the Boot taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks. While Arkansas is unranked, they're a dangerous team which they showed by beating Tennessee two weeks ago. The Razorbacks have a stout defense and an incredible running game on offense which takes a ton to overcome. If LSU is going to win this weekend it'll be because these five players turn in massive performances.

Trey'Dez Green - Wide Receiver

In the past we've uttered the sentiment that tight end Trey'Dez Green should be more involved in the passing attack but, now that he's a wide receiver he certainly will be. In Green, LSU has a matchup nightmare as he's faster than the players with the size to slow him while he's bigger than any defensive back that can keep up with him. His 6 foot 7 frame will be a great target for Garrett Nussmeier in the red zone where LSU has struggled at points this season.

Caden Durham - Running Back

Against Ole Miss, Caden Durham didn't look as effective as he has been this season rushing for 37 yards on 3.1 yards per carry while catching three passes for 11 yards. This may have been due to his foot injury suffered against South Alabama or because of the talent of Ole Miss' defensive front. This weekend against a stout Arkansas defense, LSU will need to be able to run the ball effectively to keep the defense honest against the pass.

This defense bottled Ollie Gordon II and Jarquez Hunter but, Dylan Sampson was effective on the ground. The Tigers will need that big play ability that Durham has shown in this game otherwise the offense will look like it did against Ole Miss which opens LSU up to trouble.

Major Burns - Safety

As this LSU defense rounds into form, a player who has looked better in his role is veteran safety Major Burns. The Ole Miss game was the best of Burns' season as he was disruptive recording eight tackles, four of which were solo tackles, a tackle for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. This Arkansas team can get out onto the edges with their jet sweeps and their read options and one player responsible for slowing the Hogs is Major Burns. If LSU deploys Burns as a spy on Taylen Green he'll need to limit the damage on any scrambles to ensure that LSU isn't getting gashed for big gains.

Whit Weeks - Linebacker

After his best showing in the Purple and Gold last weekend recording 18 tackles, Whit Weeks should have another massive impact this weekend. The Razorbacks will look to establish the run and a player like Weeks who can blow up any play for a loss will be a massive factor in how this game plays out. In the passing attack, Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green loves to take off so LSU may deploy Weeks as a spy on Green and if Green takes off, Weeks will be the one tasked with limiting what Green does with his legs.

Sai'Vion Jones - Edge Rusher

LSU's defensive front has been much improved this season in part due to the massive performances by Bradyn Swinson. The edge rusher is now a player teams will be game planning around meaning Swinson will face double teams with tight ends and running backs chipping in the pass game. If Arkansas is going to help against Bradyn Swinson then Sai'Vion Jones has to step up for the Tigers.

Through six games, Jones rankes second on the team in sacks with 4.5 and with more one on one matchups against Arkansas, he should be able to grow that number. Setting the edge will also be important for LSU when it comes to slowing the Razorbacks run game as they love to get their playmakers out onto the edge.

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