COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ever since it replaced the Razorbacks’ annual Black Friday game against LSU, fans have looked down upon the Arkansas vs Missouri “rivalry” game.
Even though it got a shiny trophy and fancy name with a sponsor – Battle Line Rivalry (presented by Shelter Insurance) – many felt like it was manufactured and refused to accept it as a true rivalry.
When he was hired as the new Missouri football coach following the 2019 season, Eli Drinkwitz made it his goal to spice things up. That has meant making several inflammatory comments about the Razorbacks the last several years.