The Battle Line game may end up drawing the line.
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will speak Tuesday at SEC media days in Dallas. Later this month, they’ll report for fall camp with the rest of their MU teammates. Then, in just 44 days, Mizzou will kick off its 2024 season at home against Murray State on Thursday, Aug. 29.
This season teases a potential Missouri run at the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff. If MU does the necessary work — meaning a maximum of two regular-season losses — there’s a chance all that stands between the Tigers and a nod from the CFP committee is a win against Arkansas on Nov. 30 on Faurot Field.
Mizzou ran the Hogs out of their own stadium last year, and there’s since been more than a few changes in Fayetteville, Arkansas … and perhaps more to come. Mizzou-Arkansas is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, in Columbia, which will be the second time the game hasn’t been played on Black Friday since 2014.
Here’s what to know about Arkansas’ offseason, including key additions and losses, coaching changes and playmakers to watch when the Razorbacks visit Columbia to close the regular season:
Who are the opposing names to know when Missouri football hosts Arkansas?
Quarterback: Taylen Green is the newcomer at QB in Fayetteville, transferring in from Boise State to replace UCF-bound KJ Jefferson. Green, who stands at 6 foot 6, is a dual-threat quarterback who has rushed for 19 total touchdowns and an average of more than 500 yards per season over the past couple years as the Broncos’ No. 1. He has completed 59.4% of his career pass attempts and threw for 1,752 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.
Offensive playmakers: Ja’Quinden Jackson was Arkansas’ marquee…
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2024-07-16 08:04:48
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