Back to the Gonzaga Bulldogs Newsfeed

Opponent preview: Sizzling Missouri faces tumbling Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

Former Missouri defensive back Aarion Penton tackles Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen during the third quarter of a Nov. 25, 2016, game in Columbia. The Tigers and the Razorbacks resume their rivalry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Liv Paggiarino

After Missouri's 35-3 loss to Purdue on Sept. 16, Arkansas fans eagerly awaited the last game on the schedule — the Battle Line Rivalry between the Tigers and the Razorbacks, and what appeared to be a sure win for Arkansas.

When Missouri was 1-5 after its Oct. 14 loss to Georgia, Arkansas fans were even more excited for the Black Friday game in Fayetteville, Arkansas.