Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom (left) helps players carry the Battle Line Trophy after the Razorbacks defeated Missouri 34-17 on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — The renaissance of University of Arkansas football reached a historic level on Friday as the Razorbacks got some long-awaited payback in the Battle Line Rivalry while celebrating defensive coordinator Barry Odom’s birthday.
Arkansas used a series of razzle-dazzle big plays in the third quarter to pull away from Missouri for a 34-17 win before a crowd of 67,320 at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
After Trelon Smith’s 14-yard carry ran out the clock, the Razorbacks raced into the northeast corner of the stadium to seize the trophy with the cardinal red “Battle Line” slotted into the middle.