Arkansas lost another game due to self-inflicted wounds and horrible decisions. For whatever reason, the Razorbacks cannot get over the hump in Columbia, Mo. At least this time, it wasn't contradictory to what Hog fans have season all season.
They said as much when they took to social media after the game. Fans showed a mix of negative emotions, ranging from anger to depression to apathy. And of course, the Mizzou trolls were out in droves.
Social Media Reactions: Arkansas football vs Missouri
Fans and media alike voiced their displeasure with Arkansas's performance today. They called the Hogs 'frustrating', pointing out the fact that they do just enough to lose game after game.
This Arkansas team is extremely frustrating to watch. Has really struggled to close it out in the close ones outside of the Tennessee game. The whole “They hung in there!!” Thing can’t be the norm.
— Cierra Clark (@CierraClarkTV) December 1, 2024
Arkansas almost always almost wins
— The Hogs Probs🐗 (@TheHogsProbs) December 1, 2024
No-one gives more games away than Arkansas with turnovers.
— Brandon (@FaytownHog) November 30, 2024
Under Sam Pittman, late-game clock management has been a huge problem. Today was no different.
My 2 biggest questions: Was that Arkansas’s and Petrino’s version of a 2-minute offense; and (two) after 12 games here and 20 or so games at Boise, Taylen doesn’t know how to spike the ball to “clock it”?
— Jim Harris (@jimharris360) December 1, 2024
At the beginning of the season, the SEC media predicted the Razorbacks to finish second-to-last in the conference. The team's 6-6 record — by that metric — should be seen as a win. However, fans pointed out that expectations can, and should change as the season progresses.
I feel it’s fair to say that the Hogs exceeded preseason expectations, but the year still feels disappointing based on how the games played out.
— Tyler Cass (@TVTylerCass) December 1, 2024
It’s ok to adjust expectations as the season goes on and we learn about Arkansas (and their opponents)
Mizzou fans wasted no time throwing the game in Arkansas fans' faces. This one pointed out that Mizzou has the latest wins over every team it's played from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
Mizzou: Owners of the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and kansas
— Cody Henry (@Cody_Henry13) December 1, 2024
To those saying Arkansas and Missouri aren't a rivalry, the players obviously think differently. Shortly after the game ended, Arkansas and Missouri met in the middle of the field to shake hands. There, a short fight broke out. This is the second consecutive year where a skirmish like this has happened.
This Arkansas Missouri game sure looks like a rivalry after the final play. Little dust up!#SEC
— Jimmy Griffin (@JimmyGriffin) December 1, 2024
Postgame scuffle between Arkansas and Missouri. pic.twitter.com/Gnw4iIHtav
— Mason Choate (@ChoateMason) December 1, 2024
#Mizzou and #Arkansas takes a page out of OSU and Michigan's book with a post-game skirmish.
— Joey Van Zummeren (@JoeyVZ_) December 1, 2024
Trying to spot the Mizzou flag now pic.twitter.com/q15LK15WhH