Jasper Field Goals Lift Tigers to OT Win

Josh Jasper matched a single-game record with four field goals including a 37-yarder in overtime, as Arkansas missed its 36-yard attempt in the extra period and LSU came away with a thrilling 33-30 victory on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
LSU improved to 9-3 overall and 5-3 in SEC play. The Tigers await a postseason bowl berth, most likely the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1 in Orlando, Fla., or the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 2 in Dallas.
SEC bowl announcements will not be made until after the SEC Championship game and Bowl Championship Series selections on Sunday, Dec. 6.
On LSU's overtime possession, Brandon LaFell missed a low throw by Jordan Jefferson on third-and-4 and LSU had to attempt a 36-yard field goal. Jasper's kick was true and LSU led 33-30.
Arkansas (7-5, 3-5 SEC) also settled for a field goal in overtime when London Crawford was corralled four yards short of a first down by LSU cornerback Chris Hawkins who made a one-on-one tackle. Alex Tejada's attempt went just outside of the right post, sending Tiger Stadium into a frenzy.
Jasper, who converted twice from 47 yards earlier in the game, forced the extra period with a 41-yard field goal with four seconds to play.
LSU looked to be in trouble late in the game when Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett guided his team to a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended on a 14-yard touchdown pass to Joe Adams on fourth-and-9.
After Arkansas went ahead 30-27 with 1:18 to play, LSU sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson led his team into field goal range with an eight-play, 41-yard drive that took the clock down to four seconds. Jasper kicked the tying field goal on second down from the Arkansas 23.
Jefferson finished 17-of-25 passing for 179 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He added 11 runs for 33 yards including two sacks for minus-12 yards. He tossed touchdown passes of 16 and 15 yards, the latter to tight end Deangelo Peterson that gave LSU an 11-point lead, 24-13, midway through the third quarter.
LSU's Trindon Holliday had a career-best 212 all-purpose yards including an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown that put the Tigers ahead 17-3 in the second quarter.
Holliday ran nine times for 57 yards, while Stevan Ridley rushed 14 times for 48 yards.
LaFell had a team-high 70 yards on four catches. He caught LSU's first touchdown pass in the first quarter.
LSU tight end Richard Dickson had six catches for 40 yards, and Ridley added 30 yards on four grabs out of the backfield.
LSU was outgained 375-326. The Tigers committed nine penalties for 80 yards.
Mallett led Arkansas to a furious comeback, as the Hogs scored on five-straight drives in the second half. He finished 17-of-39 passing for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He was sacked three times -- all in the first half -- for minus-24 yards. Wide receiver Greg Childs caught five passes for 124 yards before being injured late in regulation.
Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson rushed nine times for 78 yards, while Ronnie Wingo Jr. added 48 yards on nine carries. Wingo and running back Broderick Green each scored rushing touchdowns.

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