LSU vs. Arkansas Football History: Golden Boot, Series Record & Classic Games
Updated: Sep 16
LSU-Arkansas has never needed geographic proximity to produce bitterness. Since 1996, the Golden Boot has given the rivalry one of college football's most recognizable trophies.
Entering 2026, LSU leads the series 46-23-2. The teams first played in 1901.
Quick answer
LSU leads Arkansas 46-23-2 entering 2026. Explore the Golden Boot rivalry, its unusual trophy and unforgettable games from 2007 to today.
The Golden Boot
The trophy debuted in 1996. LSU describes it as four feet tall, nearly 200 pounds, molded from 24-karat gold and valued at roughly $10,000. It is widely regarded as the heaviest rivalry trophy in college football.
2007: Arkansas shocks No. 1 LSU
Arkansas beat LSU 50-48 in triple overtime in one of the wildest games ever played in Tiger Stadium. The loss appeared to end LSU's national championship hopes before a chaotic final weekend sent the Tigers back into the title game.
2010: Arkansas wins 31-23
Arkansas beat LSU 31-23 in another high-stakes late-season meeting, reinforcing how often the Golden Boot game has complicated LSU's postseason ambitions.
LSU takes control from 2022 through 2025
LSU won four straight meetings from 2022 through 2025, reasserting control of the rivalry entering 2026.
Why the trophy fits the rivalry
The Golden Boot is oversized, strange and impossible to ignore—qualities that fit a series known for late-season chaos, overtime games and unexpected upsets.
FAQ
Who leads LSU-Arkansas? LSU leads 46-23-2 entering 2026.
When was the Golden Boot introduced? 1996.
How heavy is the Golden Boot? LSU says it weighs nearly 200 pounds.
What happened in 2007? Arkansas beat No. 1 LSU 50-48 in triple overtime.
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