Arkansas vs. Missouri Prediction: Razorbacks, Tigers Meet in Columbia for the Battle Line Trophy

Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri Tigers meet in Columbia on Friday for the Battle Line Trophy. Arkansas won last Saturday's game against Ole Miss 42-27. Missouri ended a two-game losing streak with a 45-14 win over New Mexico State last weekend. The Tigers need to win to guarantee bowl eligibility for third year in a row under head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Missouri holds a 9-4 lead in the not-so-storied rivalry.

Arkansas and Missouri meet in Columbia for the Battle Line Trophy.

Arkansas and Missouri meet in Columbia for the Battle Line Trophy. Arkansas' offense is led by quarterback KJ Jefferson and running back Raheim Sanders. Missouri's defense is ranked fourth in the SEC and has a strong pass rush. The Tigers have been strong up front as defensive linemen Isaiah McGuire and DJ Coleman have combined for 11 sacks. The defense should be able to slow down the Arkansas ground game. It will be a good test for Jefferson. They will have to stop the Razorbacks' explosive run game to win the game in Missouri.

Brady Cook and Missouri's offense is averaging 25.2 points and 362 yards per game. Cook has been better of late with 468 passing yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Dominic Lovett is the team's second-leading ground gainer with 409 yards and five scores. Cody Schrader is a running back who's helped the Mizzou run game to rank 10th in the SEC and 66th overall. Arkansas' defense has struggled at times this season, surrendering 28.7 points per contest.

Missouri and Arkansas are going to meet in a game that could be decided on the ground. Arkansas is giving up 175.1 rushing yards per game and 661 rushing yard in their last two games.

Arkansas and Missouri meet in Columbia for the Battle Line Trophy. Arkansas looks to be the better team at the moment. Missouri has more to play for with bowl eligibility on the line. The Razorbacks should have a slight momentum edge following their upset of Ole Miss.