Missouri football faces new challenges from Arkansas in 2026

Missouri football will play Arkansas on October 31, 2026, in a shift from their traditional Thanksgiving matchup. The Tigers have won the last four encounters, holding a 10-2 record since joining the SEC. Arkansas has hired Ryan Silverfield as head coach following the departure of Sam Pittman and an interim coaching stint by Bobby Petrino. Key players for Arkansas include quarterback KJ Jackson and running back Sutton Smith, both expected to make significant contributions. The Razorbacks are looking to improve on a lackluster defense that ranked last in the SEC last season, with nine new defensive starters expected to join the lineup this year.

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