Mizzou football vs. Arkansas: Five things to know before senior day at Faurot Field
Coming off a dominant road win against Mississippi State, Mizzou football now looks to close its season strong in Columbia with the Battle Line Rivalry showdown.
Arkansas (6-5, 3-4 SEC) reached bowl eligibility last week with a 35-14 win over Louisiana Tech.
Mizzou (8-3, 4-3) has been bowl eligible for some time and will honor its seniors, plus junior wideout Luther Burden, on Saturday.
“Senior week. Twenty-seven men who have, in my opinion, been true sons for the state of Missouri,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “Some chose Missouri all the way from high school, some chose Missouri through the transfer portal, but all of them are unique in their own stories. I think they have forged together a really strong brotherhood that makes up the University of Missouri’s 2024 football team. I
“It’s a proud group, a very resilient group, a strong group. A tough, committed, determined group. And I look forward to sending them out at a sold-out Faurot Field.”
Here’s what you need to know before senior day’s kickoff...
Mizzou football vs Arkansas game details
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30
Where: Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium (Columbia)
TV: SEC Network
Radio: Tiger Radio Network
Betting line: Mizzou is a 3.5-point favorite (via FanDuel).
Over/under: 53.5
Five Things to Know
1. The Tigers are looking for a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in more than a decade. A win against the Razorbacks would give Mizzou an undefeated home season for the first time since 2010. The Tigers go into Saturday with a nine-game home win streak.
2. Mizzou holds the all-time lead in the Battle Line Rivalry. The Tigers have an 11-4 record against the Razorbacks, including nine wins over the last 11 meetings.
3. Arkansas has one of the best offenses in the nation. Ranking second in the SEC and ninth nationally in total offense (457.9), the Razorbacks are led by dual-threat QB Taylen Green. Green has thrown for 2,584 yards (60.9% completion) this season with 13 touchdowns through the air, in addition to his 468 yards (127 carries) and seven touchdowns on the ground...
4. ... And look out for Green’s favorite targets. Receiver Andrew Armstrong is just the fifth Razorback in program history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, currently at 1,012. He has 69 receptions on the year and ranks first in the SEC in receiving yards per game (101.2). Meanwhile, with 23 receptions for 302 yards, tight end Luke Hasz is the team’s leader with four receiving touchdowns.
5. Expect a big day from Brady Cook and Co. The Razorbacks defense — against the run — has limited opponents to 115.4 yards per game. But Arkansas’ defense has struggled a bit more through the air, allowing an average of 251.1 yards per game.
