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Barry Odom criticized for Arkansas’ defensive struggles in first half vs. Mizzou

Kevin Duffey

By Kevin Duffey

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Barry Odom’s defense struggled against Mizzou’s offense in the first half of the Battle Line Rivalry. Arkansas leads Mizzou at halftime 21-20.

However, Missouri’s 20 first-half points are more than it has averaged in 7 SEC games this season. In fact, the 20 points is more than the Tigers scored in 4 SEC games this year.

The Tigers offense recorded 292 yards, with 139 of them being on the ground in the first half. Quarterback Brady Cook completed 8-of-13 passes for 153 yards; however, his biggest damage has come in the running game. The Tigers signal caller rushed for 125 yards and 1 touchdown in the first half.

Odom, the former Missouri head coach and star defender, caught some criticism by fans due to his defense’s first half performance.

Kevin Duffey

A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.

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