Missouri Routs Arkansas 34-10 Behind Simmons
Quarterback Austin Simmons threw two touchdowns as Missouri improved to 6-2 and became bowl-eligible.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Missouri defeated Arkansas 34-10 in Week 9, with quarterback Austin Simmons throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns. A deep pass from Simmons to Cayden Lee, delivered down the middle of the field, was among the highlights of the win.
Why it matters
The victory lifts Missouri to 6-2 and secures bowl eligibility for the Tigers. For Missouri fans across the state, it underscores the growth of a team now built around its quarterback play.
Simmons threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns against Arkansas, completing 64.5% of his attempts, while Cayden Lee caught six passes for 78 yards. Across the season Simmons has 1,952 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions at a 63.3% completion rate.
The players
Austin Simmons
Missouri quarterback who transferred from Ole Miss and has two years of eligibility remaining.
Cayden Lee
Missouri receiver who caught the deep touchdown pass from Simmons against Arkansas.
ClutchPoints
Sports media outlet that published a 2027 NFL Mock Draft projecting Simmons to the Minnesota Vikings at pick No. 32.
The details
Simmons read the field from the pocket before delivering a deep ball down the middle that landed in Lee's hands after avoiding a defender. Simmons transferred from Ole Miss in the 2026 offseason and is a 20-year-old senior with two years of eligibility remaining.
Timeline
Week 9: Missouri beat Arkansas 34-10 on Saturday.
2026 offseason: Simmons transferred from Ole Miss.
2027 NFL Draft: Simmons has not declared and is mocked to the Minnesota Vikings at No. 32.
Season Trajectory
Missouri's 6-2 record and bowl eligibility position the Tigers for a stronger finish to the season. Simmons's projection in ClutchPoints' 2027 mock draft at pick No. 32 places his development within the broader pipeline of college quarterbacks entering the NFL.
Simmons's 1,952 passing yards and 16 touchdowns make him a notable option for fantasy rosters this season. Missouri's bowl eligibility at 6-2 means the Tigers' remaining games now carry postseason stakes.
The takeaway
Simmons's ability to hit deep throws under pressure, as shown on the Cayden Lee touchdown, is the trait scouts and fantasy managers will watch as the season closes. Missouri's push toward a bowl game depends on that connection continuing.
Further reading
For more on the Tigers, see Missouri Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
