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Penn State Football’s, Arkansas’ biggest keys to winning the Outback Bowl

By Evan Smith

Nov 20, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks around the field prior to the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks around the field prior to the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alabama running back Keilan Robinson (2) and Alabama running back Jerome Ford (27) pose for a photo following Alabama’s 48-7 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Alabama running back Keilan Robinson (2) and Alabama running back Jerome Ford (27) pose for a photo following Alabama’s 48-7 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.] /

Arkansas wins if …

So here’s the deal with bowl games … the winner is so often who wants it more.

With players from both teams opting-out, it’s simply tough to predict.

Penn State Football was a one point favorite before hearing Jahan Dotson, Jaquan Brisker, and co. wouldn’t play, and now the Razorbacks are two point favorites.

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson has played pretty well for the Razorbacks this year but one statistic really stood out.  He has thrown 21 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions…a 7-1 touchdown to pick ratio.  Wow!  That’s very impressive.

So along those lines, Arkansas wins if Jefferson protects the ball, just like he has all year.  If KJ Jefferson has one or less turnovers, the Razorbacks will win the game.

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