Arkansas’s new cross division rivalry with Missouri has a new name and sponsor a month before the game has been played.
When the Razorbacks take the field in Colombia, Mo. on Nov. 28th, it will be the first installment of the ‘Battle Line Rivalry’.
“We are appreciative of Shelter Insurance for stepping forward to help us start the Battle Line Rivalry, an annual series that will soon become a much anticipated competitive rivalry for fans of both programs,” said Jeff Long, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics. “With the close proximity of the institutions, fans of each school will have the opportunity to travel to both campuses for games in the series. It is a budding rivalry that will provide outstanding athletic competition while further enhancing the reach of both institutions and the SEC within our region and throughout the country.”
The two teams have not played since Missouri joined the SEC and the game later this month will be the first meeting since 2007. Missouri leads the all-time series 3-2.
“We are pleased for Mizzou’s fans to have the chance to embrace this annual rivalry game with Arkansas,” said Mike Alden, University of Missouri Director of Athletics. “The partnership with Shelter Insurance for the Battle Line Rivalry really brings together two outstanding athletic departments and fan bases for an excellent matchup that we are looking forward to seeing develop into a rivalry.”
2007 – Missouri 38, Arkansas 7
2003 – Arkansas 27, Missouri 14
1963 – Missouri 7, Arkansas 6
1944 – Arkansas 7, Missouri 6
1906 – Missouri 11, Arkansas 0
