Mizzou vs. Arkansas: Q&A with Razorbackers Editor Austin Farmer
By Zach Sweet
The Missouri Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks have recently begun forming an SEC rivalry, playing for the Battle Line Trophy each year.
This rivalry gained formal recognition in 2014 when both teams became permanent cross-division rivals in the SEC. The following year, the Battle Line Trophy was introduced, symbolizing the contest between the two schools.
Missouri currently holds an 11-4 series advantage over Arkansas, and under the reign of Eli Drinkwitz, an Arkansas native, the rivalry has gained traction as the Razorbacks continue to struggle with the Tigers.
To learn more about Arkansas football this season, I spoke with Austin Farmer, the site editor of Razorbackers, who offered insights on the 2024 team and beyond.
Q: Arkansas has already secured a bowl game this season with six wins, how would you evaluate the season as a whole for the Razorbacks?
At the beginning of the season, most of the fanbase and I would've taken it. But Arkansas has shown flashes of greatness. They have a quarterback in Taylen Green who can break it loose at any moment, a defense that's held Texas A&M and Texas under 21 points, and a wide receiver in a back-and-forth battle with Tre Harris to lead the SEC in yards.
At the same time, the Razorbacks gave up 60-plus points to Ole Miss at home, the 69th-ranked red zone offense to go along with the 9th-best offense, and an offensive line that is improved, but still struggling to protect the QB. So, to answer your question, Arkansas has more than exceeded the preseason expectations but has fallen short compared to the eye test.