Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in Week 12 SEC Matchup

The LSU Tigers (5-3, 2-4 SEC) will return to action on Saturday for a Week 12 SEC matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks with an opportunity to snap a three-game losing skid.

In what will be interim head coach Frank Wilson's second game as the decision-maker, the Louisiana native will take the sidelines in Tiger Stadium looking to lead the Bayou Bengals out of their slump.

"We recognize the battle for the golden boot, we understand our history of that game and what it means to our football team," Wilson said this week of the matchup against Arkansas.

"Our preparation aligned with that from a mentality standpoint and what we're trying to get accomplished."

Here's what interim coach Frank Wilson said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

What Frank Wilson Said: Week 12 Edition

"We have a task in front of us that's going to require the very best. It always has. No matter what the outcome of the game. In the last couple of years, we played well against this team, well enough to at least earn victory.

"But it's always a fight. We expect the same thing this week from a high-scoring Arkansas football team that usually gives us all that we can handle. We will have to match their intensity. That's our intention.

Pregame Updates:

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is officially out for Saturday's matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Sophomore signal-caller Michael Van Buren will start in place of Nussmeier.

- LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is officially out for Week 12 against the Razorbacks. Davhon Keys will start alongside West Weeks at the second-level of defense.

- LSU offensive lineman Carius Curne will start at left tackle on Saturday. The five-star true freshman once again gets the nod at Tiger Stadium where he's taken on a significant role.

- LSU running back Harlem Berry will earn the start once again after getting the nod across the last two weeks. The five-star freshman and Caden Durham will split duties in the backfield.

- LSU reserve quarterback Colin Hurley is not warming up with the Tigers. LSU is down Nussmeier and Hurley with Van Buren and walk-on quarterback Emile Picarella the two signal-callers available today.

- LSU will make a change to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arkansas with Ory Williams earning the start at right tackle. He replaces Weston Davis in the trenches.

Live Updates:

[Make sure to refresh your browser for the latest information. Scroll down for the most recent updates each quarter from Baton Rouge.]

First Quarter:

- LSU has won the opening coin toss and will defer. The Arkansas Razorbacks will receive the opening kickoff to begin the Week 12 SEC showdown in Death Valley.

- The Arkansas Razorbacks open their first possession with four consecutive explosive plays with Taylen Green accumulating 35 yards through the air to get near the red-zone, but mishap on a snap at the LSU 25-yard line forces a fumble. LSU recovers. Tigers ball on their own 26-yard line.

- After the fumble recovery, LSU goes three-and-out with the Razorbacks blocking the punt on fourh down - taking the ball back for a touchdown.

Score Update: Arkansas 7, LSU 0

- The LSU Tigers go three-and-out for the second consecutive drive with quarterback Michael Van Buren sitting at 1-for-4 with 3 yards. Bayou Bengals with only 8 total yards across two possessions. Razorbacks ball near midfield following a shaky punt. 9:56 remaining in the opening frame.

- Taylen Green and the Arkansas Razorbacks navigate a methodical 11-play, 52-yard touchdown drive with the offense converting on a pair of fourth down conversions from inside the LSU territory. Green scrambles up the middle for an 11-yard touchdown to get in the end-zone.

Score Update: Arkansas 14, LSU 0

End of 1Q: Arkansas 14, LSU 0

Second Quarter:

- The LSU Tigers utilize the rushing attack on the ensuing drive with over 36 yards on the ground as Caden Durham makes his presence felt. Fast forward to the ninth play of the drive and Durham answers the call once to get in the end-zone on a 27-yard touchdown run. 9-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Arkansas 14, LSU 7

- LSU's defense comes alive on the ensuing possession with the Tigers forcing a three-and-out after Taylen Green goes 1-for-2 through the air with a rushing attempt for four yards. Razorbacks punt it away with LSU taking over on their own 18-yard line.

- After a 10-play, 49-yard drive that took 5:55 off the game clock, LSU kicker Damian Ramos drives in a 50-yard field goal to trim the deficit to four points. LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren goes 5-for-5 with 57 yards through the air.

Score Update: Arkansas 14, LSU 10

- LSU linebacker Harold Perkins hauls in an interception on the first play of the Arkansas Razorbacks' following drive. Tigers take over inside the 30-yard line following the turnover.

- LSU goes three-and-out following the interception with Tigers kicker Damian Ramos drilling the 42-yard field goal attempt. LSU with 13 unanswered points.

Score Update: Arkansas 14, LSU 13

- Here comes the LSU Tigers defense... Harold Perkins and Co. force an Arkansas punt after another three-and-out for the Razorbacks. Arkansas has gone punt, interception, punt on the last three possessions. Perkins is wreaking havoc in Tiger Stadium. LSU ball on their own 40-yard line.

- The LSU offense stalls once again following an offensive pass interference call on wide receiver Zavion Thomas to force a 3rd-and-21 attempt. Tigers punt it away with 1:42 remaining in the half with Arkansas taking over on their own 20-yard line.

- With the Razorbacks in the red-zone after cruising down the field on a 9-play, 71-yard drive, LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane hauls in the interception in the end-zone to stall the drive.

- LSU marches down the field on a 5-play, 55-yard drive in 30 seconds following the interception with Damian Ramos knocking in a 42-yard field goal attempt to cap off a 16-0 run for the LSU Tigers to end the half.

HALFTIME: LSU 16, Arkansas 14

Third Quarter:

- The LSU Tigers will receive the second half kickoff after winning the opening coin toss and deferring. Arkansas will boot it away.

- LSU opens the drive with Michael Van Buren dropping it right in the bucket to Zavion Thomas for a 30+ yard gain with the drive stalling from there. 4-play, 33-yard drive results in a punt to the Razorbacks on the first possession of the second half.

- On the ensuing drive, the Arkansas Razorbacks march down to the LSU 1-yard line on a 7-play, 87-yard drive, but a goal line stand gives the ball back to the Bayou Bengals. Tigers stop the Razorbacks on back-to-back plays from the 1-yard line. 8:57 remaining in the third quarter.

- LSU's offense stalls to open the third quarter on a 6-play, 14-yard drive with punter Grant Chadwick entering the game to boot it away. Arkansas returns the kick 26 yards to the LSU 39-yard line.

- Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green continues a strong day in Tiger Stadium after leading the Razorbacks down the field on a 5-play, 39-yard touchdown drive. Running back Mike Washington punches in the score on a 9-yard touchdown. Green converts a jaw-dropping two-point conversion to follow.

Score Update: Arkansas 22, LSU 16

- LSU is forced to punt the ball away for the sixth time today after a three-and-out. Grant Chadwick punts it away for the Tigers and the Razorbacks will take over on their own 35-yard line. 1:43 remaining in the third quarter. LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren is 15-for-25 with 171 yards and zero touchdowns.

End of 3Q: Arkansas 22, LSU 16

Fourth Quarter:

- The Arkansas Razorbacks continue a rollercoaster day on offense with Taylen Green and Co. 4-plays for 13 yards where they are forced to punt it away. LSU takes over on their own 8-yard line to open the final frame.

- LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren orchestrates an impressive drive to open the fourth quarter after leading the Tigers 92 yards on 12 plays to get back in the end-zone. Van Buren caps off the drive with a touchdown pass to Bauer Sharp in the back corner of the end-zone. LSU's signal-caller went 6-for-7 on the drive with 65 yards.

Score Update: LSU 23, Arkansas 22

- On the following drive, the Razorbacks march into LSU territory on a 6-play, 35-yard drive, but Arkansas is forced to attempt from 48 yards out. The kick is NO GOOD. Tigers take over with under 5:15 remaining.

- Michael Van Buren and Harlem Berry's one-two punch on the final drive of the game ultimately chewed the clock out with the Tigers snapping a three-game losing skid and earning a victory.

FINAL: LSU 23, Arkansas 22

More LSU News:

Elite LSU Football Commit Reaffirms Pledge Despite Ohio State, Ole Miss Pushing

Five Players LSU Football Must Keep After Brian Kelly's Firing, Including DJ Pickett

ESPN Insider Labels Lane Kiffin 'Top Target' for LSU Football, Florida Gators

Join the Community:

Follow Zack Nagy on Twitter: @znagy20 and LSU Tigers On SI: @LSUTigersSI for all coverage surrounding the LSU Tigers.