The state of Arkansas isn’t what one would call “a fertile recruiting base.”

As such, Bret Bielema and his staff have to dip into neighboring states to complement the in-state talent.

There are 10 players hailing from the state of Louisiana on Bielema’s current roster. Some of those Pelican State natives include receiver Jared Cornelius and safety Santos Ramirez.

Speaking during a Monday press conference, Bielema addressed this emphasis ahead of the Razorbacks’ game this weekend versus LSU:

Conventional wisdom suggests many Louisiana prospects tuning in for this game. Should Arkansas put on a solid showing, it could help to enhance interest in the program from these recruits even further.

Plus, it may make this super LSU fan even more angry.