đ Context: The Battle Line Rivalry Renewed
The college football regular season concludes with Rivalry Week, featuring the Battle Line Rivalry between the Missouri Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Missouri, currently sitting at 7-4, has seen their season promise fade due to injury issues, though they still have a chance to finish strong ahead of a bowl game. For Arkansas, the focus is largely off the field as they conclude a tough, losing season (without a win since September 6th) and search for a new head coach following the departure of Sam Pittman.
Arkansas Razorbacks: Offense Dealing with Key Issues
Arkansas released its availability report on Thanksgiving, showing several concerns, particularly on offense. The Razorbacks will need running back Green to perform well. They have already ruled out a pair of wide receivers, making the status of WR Andy Jeanâwho was initially listed as questionableâa crucial point of interest. Further concerns surround the running back position, where Braylen Russell is listed as questionable.
Missouri Tigers: Fewer Concerns After QB’s Return
Missouri appears to be in better shape regarding injuries. A major boost came with the return of quarterback Beau Pribula a week ago, alleviating earlier worries that the Tigers might have to finish the season with their third-string quarterback. However, the Tigers are coming off a difficult loss to Oklahoma and have lost three of their last four games, coinciding with Pribulaâs injury and return timeline.
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Despite their recent struggles, which they attribute in part to quarterback uncertainty, Missouri’s 7-4 record is much better than Arkansas’s performance. The Razorbacks enter the rivalry game on a staggering eight-game losing streak.
Would you like to search for the final status updates for Andy Jean and Braylen Russell before the game?
That’s a great request! Based on the latest updates from the Thursday injury report, the statuses of Andy Jean and Braylen Russell have been finalized, along with a few other key players for Arkansas.
đ¨ Arkansas vs. Missouri: Updated Availability Report
The Thursday injury report has provided a clearer picture of the Razorbacks’ personnel challenges heading into the Battle Line Rivalry.
Arkansas Razorbacks: Extended List of Absences
The initial concern over Andy Jean and Braylen Russell was well-founded, as both players have now been RULED OUT for the game. This significantly impacts the Razorbacks’ offensive depth.
Key players who are officially OUT for Arkansas include:
* RB Braylen Russell (reported to have been out two weeks with a concussion)
* WR Andy Jean
* RB AJ Green
* WR Monte Harrison
* WR Jalen Brown
* DB Quentavious Scandrett
* DL David Oke
* TE Andreas Paaske
Missouri Tigers: Status Quo
Missouri’s report remains largely consistent with earlier updates, with QB Beau Pribula being a full participant after his return from injury. Their confirmed OUT list includes players who sustained season-ending injuries earlier in the year.
Key players who are officially OUT for Missouri include:
* WR DaMarion Fowlkes
* K Blake Craig
* QB Sam Horn
* DT Elias Williams
The biggest takeaway is the major dent in Arkansas’s offensive depth, especially at running back and wide receiver, forcing them to rely heavily on remaining healthy players.