In the opening quarter of the LSU-Arkansas SEC rivalry game, the Tigers pulled off a feat that surprised even the experienced ESPN broadcast team.
During Arkansas offense’s third down, LSU’s defense positioned themselves in a formation shaped like an “I” in the box. Four Tiger defensive players, two of whom are usually positioned in the front opposite Arkansas’ offensive line, lined up directly behind each other just before the ball was snapped. Three out of four defenders in the lineup hurried Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green.
Green’s pass was incomplete, resulting in Arkansas missing a 42-yard field goal attempt to end the drive.
The play occurred, and afterwards the ESPN pair Mark Jones and Roddy Jones discussed the unusual formation.
“Have you ever witnessed anything similar to that?” Mark inquired Roddy, as he spoke.
“Roddy said he would never do so.”
It was a formation that a few fans had never witnessed before.
Blake’s Baker had a completely evil defensive setup on third down.
LSU held a 16-7 advantage at halftime while playing away in this season’s Battle for the Boot.
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