The Razorbacks were thoroughly dismantled in all three phases of the game early. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier operated the LSU offense with surgical precision, taking advantage of the Hogs' soft coverage. Nussmeier finished the first half 13-for-23 for 124 yards. 104 of those yards came in the first quarter.

Eighth-ranked LSU never trailed and pulled away late to defeat the Razorbacks 34-10 in front of an announced attendance of 75,893 at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The fourth-largest attendance in stadium history was reduced to mostly a smattering of visiting fans in purple and gold by game's end.