Staff Picks: Arkansas vs. Missouri

An Arkansas cheerleader waves a Razorback flag during a game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Fayetteville.

Clay Henry

It’s hard to measure what’s left in the emotional tank for the Razorbacks. It’s the last stand for quite a few, including quarterback Austin Allen. That could make this close, just like the Mississippi State game. But, Missouri seems to be rolling on an even keel, even with better defensive play.

Missouri 34-17

Matt Jones

There are too many injuries to know what to expect from Arkansas and Missouri has been beating up on bad teams.

Missouri 42-24

Wally Hall

A long, hard season comes to an end for the Razorbacks as underdogs against a surprisingly surging Tiger team which has won five in a row. It was a year ago against the Tigers that things seemed to start to unravel for the Hogs and that has to be in their mind. If they are going to get some payback and send the seniors, and perhaps their coach, out with a win they have to find a way to slow Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, a prolific passer. The Hogs also need to find a way to get to the end zone more than three times. All things considered, it could be a fun game to watch.

Arkansas 35-28

Harry King

The Tigers are bowl-eligible after winning five straight and Arkansas’ secondary is vulnerable to big plays by quarterback Drew Lock.

Missouri 38-24

Chip Souza

Missouri has been a much-improved team over the second half of the season, while Arkansas has gone in the opposite direction. But something tells me the Razorbacks will have extra incentive to close this season with a win at home. Call it a hunch, or maybe my gut feeling is that extra helping of dressing. But …

Arkansas 38-35

Bo Mattingly

Missouri has been putting up a lot of points and it’ll be tough for Arkansas in an emotionally draining environment.

Missouri 38-17

Bart Pohlman

Arkansas hung in there with Mississippi State despite not playing well. With injuries mounting and nothing left to play for, it’s hard to see the Hogs slowing down the prolific Tigers on offense.

Missouri 38-20

Tommy Craft

Missouri has been one of the most improved teams in the 2017 season. The offense is averaging close to 500 yards. The Hogs played better defense the last two weeks. That trend will continue.

Arkansas 44-42

Dudley E. Dawson

It looked earlier in the season that this might be a meaningless regular-season finale, but that was before Missouri turned its season around with five straight wins and clinched a bowl game.

Missouri 42-30