Rivals Arkansas and Missouri collide on Friday in Columbia, Mo. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Arkansas
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Cincinnati | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 31-24 |
| 9/10 | vs. South Carolina | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 44-30 |
| 9/17 | vs. Missouri State | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 38-27 |
| 9/24 | vs. Texas A&M | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 21-23 |
| 10/1 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 26-49 |
| 10/8 | at Mississippi State | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 17-40 |
| 10/15 | at BYU | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 52-35 |
| 10/29 | at Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 41-27 |
| 11/5 | vs. Liberty | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | L 19-21 |
| 11/12 | vs. LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 10-13 |
| 11/19 | vs. Ole Miss | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 42-27 |
| 11/25 | at Missouri | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ |
Missouri
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Louisiana Tech | 8:00 PM ET | ESPNU | W 52-24 |
| 9/10 | at Kansas State | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | L 12-40 |
| 9/17 | vs. Abilene Christian | 12:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 34-17 |
| 9/24 | at Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 14-17 |
| 10/1 | vs. Georgia | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | L 22-26 |
| 10/8 | at Florida | 12:00 PM ET | ESPNU | L 17-24 |
| 10/22 | vs. Vanderbilt | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 17-14 |
| 10/29 | at South Carolina | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 23-10 |
| 11/5 | vs. Kentucky | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 17-21 |
| 11/12 | at Tennessee | 12:00 PM ET | CBS | L 24-66 |
| 11/19 | vs. New Mexico State | 7:30 PM ET | ESPNU | W 45-14 |
| 11/25 | vs. Arkansas | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Arkansas | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 39 | 58 |
| Sagarin | 33 | 63 |
| Massey Composite | 30 | 62 |
| PiRate Ratings | 19 | 53 |
KEY STATS (PER GAME)
| Stat | Arkansas | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 31.0 | 25.2 |
| Scoring Defense | 28.7 | 24.8 |
| Total Offense | 465.5 | 362.2 |
| Rushing Offense | 233.5 | 152.5 |
| Passing Offense | 232.0 | 209.6 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 156.3 | 131.0 |
| Total Defense | 452.4 | 338.2 |
| Rushing Defense | 175.5 | 128.5 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 276.8 | 209.7 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 142.95 | 124.83 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.09 | -0.45 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.455 | 0.394 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.450 | 0.500 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.450 | 0.333 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.526 | 0.571 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.812 | 0.769 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.837 | 0.906 |
| Net Punting | 36.1 | 37.2 |
| Punt Returns | 9.9 | 12.3 |
| Kickoff Returns | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| First Downs Offense | 260 | 201 |
| First Downs Defense | 245 | 198 |
| Penalties/Game | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 59.1 | 62.0 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer.
Missouri
QB Brady Cook, WR Barrett Banister, WR Luther Burden III, DL Isaiah McGuire, OL Javon Foster, WR Tauskie Dove, OL Xavier Delgado, LB Chad Bailey, PK Harrison Mevis.
INJURIES
Arkansas
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee)-Out
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder)-Out
Missouri
[OL] EJ Ndoma-Ogar (Undisclosed)-Questionable
[TE] Tyler Stephens (Undisclosed)-Questionable
[WR] Chance Luper (Illness)-Out
[RB] Michael Cox (Undisclosed)-Questionable
[DL] Ky Montgomery (Knee)-Out
[OL] Hyrin White (Leg)-Out
Source: statfox.com
Arkansas vs. Missouri Football Series History
Missouri leads 9-4
COMMENTS
I give Arkansas the edge in this game because they are more effective on third down, both offensively and defensively than Mizzou. That said, Missouri has a really aggressive defensive line. This is a rivalry game and you never know what will happen.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 37, Missouri 19
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 34, Missouri 28
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 37, Missouri 19
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 34, Missouri 28
Friday‘s game kicks off at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
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