Arkansas had plenty of chances.

But Friday night, the Razorbacks left Memorial Stadium still winless against Missouri in Columbia. The Tigers re-took the Battle Line Rivalry trophy with a 29-27 victory to reach bowl eligibility.

Arkansas allowed Missouri to score on six of its first season drives. By the time the Hogs defense stiffened, giving up just 55 yards on Missouri’s final four series, it was too late.

The Razorbacks struggled against the SEC’s fourth-ranked defense. Arkansas trailed by just one at halftime after scoring three touchdowns, but fewer than 100 yards of total offense in the second half never really gave the Hogs a chance.

Cam Little was forced to kick field goals late in the third quarter and early in the fourth after Arkansas drives stalled out upon going 47 and 51 yards, leaving the Razorbacks two points short.

Brady Cook threw for 242 yards for Missouri with a touchdown. He ran for another 138 yards on 18 carries with a score.

KJ Jefferson went 19 of 26 for Arkansas, throwing for 205 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Rocket Sanders ran for 47 yards on 10 carries.

Arkansas is bowl eligible, but likely won’t find out their destination for more than a week. Liberty Bowl representatives were in the building Friday.