The SEC announced Monday that the LSU match in Arkansas will be broadcast on ESPN or the SEC network on Saturday, November 21, and will be played at 11 a. m. , regardless of the channel on which the setting is televised.
This weekend, LSU will face Alabama if the team’s COVID-19 outbreak is below in time for the rivalry game to play Saturday at five p. m. CT at Tiger Stadium. Arkansas faces a team that LSU has already had to postpone to a game opposed to Florida, and will do so without head coach Sam Pittman , who tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
With LSU suffering 2-3 and Alabama 6-0, the game doesn’t have the same implications as the SEC West Division championship, but that doesn’t mean the Tigers may not be excited to play Crimson Tide. looking for two direct victories over Alabama, but unlike last year’s win, it would be one of the biggest surprises in school football this season.
“Well, I’m going to be excited to play in Alabama,” LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said Monday. “And I know what this game is for college, for our football team, for our louisiana state students. It’s our greatest rivalry. Great challenge. Obviously. Alabama is a wonderful team. So we’re going to get fired. ready to play. “
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Arkansas announced Pittman’s positive this week and showed the diagnosis of the follow-up PCR. For this reason, defensive coordinator Barry Odom will act as interim coach and Pittman will be isolated.
“Chief Coach Sam Pittman’s follow-up PCR verification showed his positive result Sunday as a component of the general verification protocol,” Arkansas read. “As a result, he won’t coach Saturday’s game in Florida. You will stay away in the house and will continue to take component practically in team meetings.
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