The tigers again will play on the Friday after Thanksgiving against the Arkansas Razorbacks.  The annual battle for the golden boot begins Friday at 1:30 CBS.

Arkansas had high expectations this year but when Bobby Petrino was forced out the Razobacks turned to coach John L. Smith to lead the program.  Unfortunately Arkansas has had a long season and will not be eligible for a bowl game this season.  They will try to make their senior day against the tigers a bit more successful then the previous 11 games this season.

The razorbacks rely on senior quarterback Tyler Wilson to make them go.  Tyler has not had the senior season he hoped for but still has 3,028 yards and 20 touchdowns.  Senior running back Dennis Johnson and Junior running back Knile Davis have combined for 1,073 yards on 236 carries.   They have 10 touchdowns between them.  Senior wide receiver Cobi Hamilton is a player the tigers secondary must contain as he is a key threat in a dangerous passing offense.  Hamilton has 80 receptions for 1,230 yards on the year.

The improved offense will have to continue if the tigers want to come out of Fayetteville with a victory.  The defense must contain the razorback passing offense and eliminate the big play.