PLAYERS TO WATCH
–QB Drew Lock will exit his four-year starting career at Missouri as the second-leading passer in SEC history behind former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray. After last Saturday’s 50-17 win at Tennessee, Lock has 11,599 career passing yards. He has been a catalyst during the Tigers’ three-game conference win streak, and will look to continue his hot streak on senior day against cross-division rival Arkansas.
–DT Terry Beckner Jr. has been a defensive anchor for four seasons, and has continued the role as a team captain throughout his senior campaign. He has a team-high 9.5 tackles for losses as well as two sacks, and will look to cap his illustrious career as a four-year starter with one final home victory.
–WR Emanuel Hall missed four consecutive games this season while dealing with a lingering groin injury, but has picked up right where he left off in his last three outings, catching 11 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown. Hall leads the team in receiving yards despite the lengthy absence, and is without question Missouri’s biggest deep-ball threat. Look for Hall to help send Lock out in style Friday against the Razorbacks.
–LB Terez Hall has made the most of his senior season as the team’s second-leading tackler behind middle linebacker Cale Garrett. Hall has 68 total tackles, including seven for losses, and leads the team in sacks with four. With injuries throughout the linebacking corps, the stage is set for Hall to play a big role in his final home game.
SERIES HISTORY: Missouri leads Arkansas 6-3 and has won the last two matchups, including last year’s 48-45 win in Fayetteville.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “Mine wasn’t very good. I got my tail kicked by (Texas A&M) and I tore my ACL. But, I think most guys who are in it for three, four, five years at a specific college, you always take things with you, and your last home game is one that you’ll always remember. I want it to be a moment that they look back on and have great memories.” — Missouri coach Barry Odom, on the importance of Senior Day.