Perkins robbed of sack vs Arkansas, no longer counts as school record

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An unusual statistical adjustment has erased one of LSU freshman linebacker Harold Perkins’ four sacks against Arkansas. Perkins originally tied a single-game school record in the 13-10 win Saturday, but the NCAA did not officially give him credit for a sack on his game-sealing forced fumble.As Arkansas submitted final stats through a computer system, the NCAA flagged them. The rushing yards were inaccurate because the sack was incorrectly given on a play that did not result in negative yardage, even though it ended in a turnover.

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Perkins knocked the ball free from Arkansas quarterback Cade Fortin’s hands without tackling him. The fumble spun forward and was recovered beyond the line of scrimmage by LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo.As a result, Arkansas had to be given positive rushing yards on the play, according to NCAA rules, negating the sack. Perkins was credited with only a forced fumble. He did not receive credit for a tackle or sack. Officially, Perkins now has eight tackles (he received another after review), three sacks and two forced fumbles in the game. He has been credited with 6½ sacks this season, which leads the team.

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