Paul Finebaum explains why this is a bad time for Arkansas to face Georgia
The Arkansas Razorbacks are riding high this week after a 20-10 win over Texas A&M on Saturday in Dallas.
Now, they’re ranked in the top 10, but there’s no rest for a banged-up team that had QB KJ Jefferson and star WR Treylon Burks miss time during Saturday’s game with injury.
So, can the Hogs go into Georgia on Saturday and keep the good times going? SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum weighed in on the Razorbacks during a podcast appearance this week (via On3 Sports):
“The question, really, now is, ‘Can Arkansas keep doing this?’ Finebaum said on the ESPN College Football Podcast. “Fundamentally, they’re really a strong team.
“(KJ) Jefferson is banged up, you don’t know what his condition is and it’s unfortunate that they don’t have Auburn this week, or Mississippi State. They’re going to Georgia and that is not a good spot for them I don’t think. I don’t mean anything against the team, they’ll compete, but it’s a tough turnaround.”
Saturday’s atmosphere is sure to be an electric one, with College GameDay in town to preview the top-10 showdown.
Can Sam Pittman beat his old boss, Kirby Smart? We’ll find out at noon Eastern time on ESPN this weekend.
The way Georgia has looked this year, I’m not sure there’s a “good” time to face them. Might as well be now.
No doubt, let’s just get it over with.
I’d almost rather have them against Auburn or Mississippi St rather than Georgia. It’s gonna be tough to beat Georgia with or without these guys but that win would be huge. We have a really good shot at beating Auburn and Miss St with those guys healthy. Hopefully they’ll be healthy for all of them and we don’t have to worry lol
Or the crossover being Vanderbilt rather than Georgia. Wouldn’t that be a sweet thing for your Hogs.
I’d bet Jefferson’s status will be kept a state secret in Fayetteville this week. Wouldn’t be surprised if he comes in looking far healthier than expected on Saturday; should be a great game, and Arkansas will be a far tougher test than Clemson was.
He bruised the top of his knee, he’s fine. He will be 100% for the game. Georgia ia a hell of a team, this should be a close game between two programs that have a LOT of respect for one another.
How is UGA a 19.5 or favorite? What does Vegas know about the ARK QB situation?
They’re looking at that 62-0 win. Also, wait for the sharps to come in by Thursday. There’s gonna be a big swing. I’ve got it at 14 myself, so there might be a chance to double up.
And beyond the score, Vandy had 77 yards TOTAL offense. That is just nuts. With all the reserves that must have been in by at least the third quarter, I still can’t get over just how bad it is up there in Vandyland.
NOW, we’ll get to see how good really they are against the run. Clem. offense is terrible, and the rest of the games speak for themselves. Ark is physical, not saying UGA isn’t but this is the game when I start to believe they are good as advertised. Respectfully.
Valid question and I am not too concerned about rushing yardage given up as I am whether or not Arkansas can control the game with their running backs. Arkansas could have two long TD runs which make the stats look bad for the defense but still not control the game and lose by double digits. The devastating thing about Najee Harris was not the long runs he sometimes had but the consistent 4-7 yards per carry that beat the defense down and chewed up the clock.
im in agreeance. Clemson isnt as solid of a win as it appeared to be. i mean, past years we probably still wouldve lost it, so kudos on not doing that, but as a dawgs fan this is our first really solid test on the year
Jefferson returned to the game and picked up a couple of crucial game-sealing first downs, including one very physical power run. There’s very little doubt about his status vs UGA.
Bingo.
I kind of agree with this. Arkansas has had two huge, emotional wins already and now they have to refocus and go on the road to the team playing the best football right now. I’m not confident in Arky in this spot and hope they keep it close and make it a good game.
as a dawgs fan, im with you on this. with the texas game, arky had Ga Southern right after to help ride that emotional win. up until last game Arky hadnt faced a decent defense. A&M doesnt have an offensive pulse. itll be interesting to see how they do against our strong D and an offense that is starting to click
Why the disrespect with calling them “Arky”? Texas will show they are a much better team than the beat down the Hogs gave them. Ark is going to give Georgia a game and I will bet money that Kirby IS not taking them lightly. Clearly Georgia has several advantages, but don’t sleep on Arkansas and don’t put them down with petty names.
I didn’t realize “Arky” is a slur.
If so, why isn’t “Bama” also disrespectful?
An Arkansas fan five posts down calls them “Arky”.
I wasn’t aware it’s a slur either. What say you Arkansas?
Before the season Pittman talked about playing a 4 man defensive front because we gave up too many yards on 1st down last year. I’m interested in seeing if Odom unveils that against Georgia.
if arkansas loses this game there playoff dreams go up in smoke
No they don’t.
They might not go up in smoke but considering the rest of the schedule they will be blowing on embers. This is the closest thing to a relevant comment that he has posted. It’s usually troll nonsense consistent with a person who doesn’t know the difference between there & their.
ouch
I just wanna get to a bowl game, and not the Belk Bowl.
Hey Arkansas can win this. If they don’t, they have an opportunity to really influence the line of the UGA-FL game.
SDS’s board is screwing up again.
That should have been to the general thread, not in reply.
I was going to say to you don’t make fun of the Belk Bowl. Mizzou might be trying to make it if we don’t fix our defense.
I’m honestly flattered other fans think we have playoff dreams.
I think most of us Hog fans are just happy to be along for the ride right now. We know the playoffs are a pretty long shot but just thrilled to be in the conversation of top-ten teams.
I don’t know if you do or not (tougher games will let you know) but It’s been a good 4 games so far. 2-10, 3-7, 4-0. You can lose the next 8 games and it would be disappointing, feel like it was worse than last year, and you’d done better. You guys will be bowling. You will not lose 8 games. But hey it’s CFB, your destiny is in your hands, and good luck on playoffs.
Assuming they lose to us and Ole Miss and or someone else, of course. But they can still win the West if the magic picks up again after a loss to Georgia. Not saying its likely, but hold your smoke a while.
as a Arkansas fan, i have to be honest, i don’t see Arkansas winning against Georgia , i’am just hoping the hogs keep it close and respectful, we don’t have the depth and talent to match Georgia , matter of fact ,picking Georgia to win it all ,but still think arky will have a pretty good over all record.
A&M only did Georgia a favor by injuring Arkansas’ key two players on offense.
Both players are fine. Burks 90% is better than most at 100%. KJ is fine and will be 100%.
I expect both teams to be 100% minus few that are out for year. I also think the spread is too much
Georgia’s loaded and should win this game easily — their only tough test left is Alabama in the sec title game and playoffs
Hey man I think you’re lost. You need to tote your ass back to the PAC 12 post.
What he said is the truth though, and they should easily cover the spread…regardless of what all these old Larry Munson wannabes have to say about it. They’re on here preaching all this doom and gloom when they know that the Dawgs have three or four times the talent that Arkansas does…and no, the Arkansas players are not gonna outwork, or play any harder and smarter than this Georgia team, not in this playoff of bust environment. So you can forget that narrative too. The only way Ga. shouldn’t win this game handily is for the game to be canceled at the last moment….Larry Munson is gone, his time is past, so leave him his style and allow him to R.I.P.
Haha we don’t take kiiindly to your types around here..
are you kidding , I hope ? Let the Cali guy speak, it’s called freedom of speech.
Vandy would destroy USC. No need to provide your opinions here.
Rat poison alert. One game at a time. Arkansas has been the best story of the season. These kids are playing hard. Easy to root for this coach and his team.
I have big respect for Sam Pittman the way he motivates the players and gets the most out of them, he is a great coach and has made some smart assistant hires as well. Congratulations to Arkansas for their big improvement this season, it’s so much better when the SEC teams are strong and the games are competitive.
Well said, GatorFanAlways – and agree.