Mizzou sends seniors off with snowy Battle Line Rivalry win

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No. 21 Mizzou's seniors got carried off into the sunset with the Battle Line Trophy in their possession.

MU claimed its third consecutive Battle Line Rivalry victory over Arkansas, defeating its southern rival 28-21 on a snowy Faurot Field. The Tigers end the regular season with a 9-3 overall record ahead of the postseason.

Mizzou turned defense into offense to put the game's first points on the scoreboard. After Johnny Walker Jr. forced a fumble that was recovered by Sterling Webb, Brady Cook led the offense on an 8-play, 40-yard drive, finding the end zone on a 2-yard run from Marcus Carroll.

However, Arkansas answered by tying the contest on its next possession. Ja'Quinden Jackson rushed for a short 2-yard touchdown to knot the game 7-7.

The Razorbacks took a 7-point advantage in the second half, their first lead of the game, on a 12-yard touchdown run from Jackson early in the third quarter. MU had a response, though. Following a 28-yard field goal from Blake Craig, Carroll crossed the goal line for a second time to put his team back in front with a 17-14 lead. Craig tallied his second field goal on the next drive to extend Mizzou's advantage to six points.

However, Arkansas put Mizzou's back against the wall in the final quarter. Jackson scored his third touchdown of the game to regain the lead for the Razorbacks with less than five minutes left in the contest.

Needing to lead one more scoring drive in his final game at Memorial Stadium, Cook delivered on senior day. MU's starting quarterback manufactured a 75-yard, go-ahead touchdown drive, highlighted by a 30-yard run to the end zone from the senior, himself.

Up next - Mizzou awaits its bowl game fate. The Tigers will find out where they'll be going bowling and who they'll face during Sunday, Dec. 8's selection show.