Arkansas defensive back Simeon Blair (15) tackles Missouri State wide receiver Ty Scott (19), Saturday, September 17, 2022 during the fourth quarter of a football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks said they respected and did not overlook Missouri State heading into Saturday’s game against the Bears.
The University of Arkansas was an overwhelming favorite to beat the Bears, but the 10th-ranked Razorbacks found themselves trailing 17-0 early in the second quarter. In that span, the Razorbacks lost fumbles by KJ Jefferson and Raheim Sanders and Missouri State turned those takeaways into 10 points.