Missouri vs. Arkansas
Wednesday, December 31, 2003, Independence Bowl Share
Arkansas beat Missouri 27–14. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–2 as played.
FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 49,625Payout $2,504,112 (Wikipedia)Referee: Walt Davenport (Sun Belt)
MVPs Cedric Cobbs; Caleb MillerWikipedia
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Arkansas | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
Efficiency
| Missouri | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.16 | First-down EPA | 0.19 |
| 0.29 | Second-down EPA | −0.11 |
| 0.31 | Third-down EPA | −0.09 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Arkansas 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Missouri–Arkansas gameOfficially, Missouri leads 12–4; as played, 13–4 in 17 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.
| 2025 | Missouri 31, Arkansas 17 | |
| 2024 | Missouri 28, Arkansas 21 | |
| 2023 | Missouri 48, Arkansas 14 | |
| 2022 | Missouri 29, Arkansas 27 | |
| 2021 | Arkansas 34, Missouri 17 | |
| 2020 | Missouri 50, Arkansas 48 |
Around this game
Missouri
- Next gamevs. Arkansas StateSept. 4, 2004
- SeasonMissouri in 2003
- ProgramMissouri history and records
Arkansas
- Next gamevs. New Mexico StateSept. 4, 2004
- SeasonArkansas in 2003
- ProgramArkansas history and records