No. 9 Missouri’s road game against Arkansas on Friday got heated (and embarrassing) during the second quarter. A small skirmish evolved into a much bigger brawl with kicks and punches thrown before ending with three total players being ejected.
With about six minutes left in the first half with the Tigers having a 10-0 lead, Missouri quarterback Brady Cook threw an incomplete pass but suffered a late hit on the sideline. Officials dealt Arkansas a roughing the passer penalty.
But after the late hit, there was a small sideline skirmish with a handful of Tigers and what appeared to be a large chunk of the Razorbacks’ bench, and things got a little feisty.
Things got heated after Brady Cook took a late hit on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/hzZeEp5X0q
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The next play — a first-and-goal snap on Arkansas’ eight-yard line — after Cody Schrader rushed up the middle for five yards, Missouri offensive lineman Cam’Ron Johnson pushed Arkansas defensive lineman Zach Williams to the ground multiple times. Johnson seemingly tried to kick Williams in the head, while Williams looked like he tried to keep his legs wrapped around Johnson.
With tensions already high, that set off a large brawl with officials and coaches struggling to get control of the situation.
Players from both sides were pushing and shoving each other as it devolved into a full-on fight with a couple punches thrown. Coaches and officials tried to hold players back and keep those on the bench, well, on the bench.
Things got heated between Missouri and Arkansas, resulting in three players being ejected. pic.twitter.com/AbagYL5jM6
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After the adults in the room got control of the brawl, personal fouls were handed out. Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou, whose helmet was ripped off, and Williams and fellow Arkansas defensive lineman Eric Gregory were all ejected.
What an embarrassing altercation for both sides.
