MV3: Ahmad Hardy, Mizzou Take Care of Business in 31-17 Road Win Over Arkansas

The Missouri Tigers capped off the regular season on Saturday with a 31-17 road win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. Mizzou finished 8-4 (4-4 SEC) and captured their fourth straight Battle Line Rivalry victory. Now, a bowl game waits for Eli Drinkwitz’s Tigers with the destination to be determined.

Here is our final MV3 of the regular season from the 31-17 win.

1. Ahmad Hardy

It might be annoying because this offense has become one-dimensional with the passing game MIA, but Ahmad Hardy continues to do his thing. He simply cannot be stopped. On 27 carries, he rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown. The Doak Walker finalist has had a lot of impressive runs this season, but this one might have been his best in 2025.

Missouri was able to gain the momentum after that much-needed Hardy touchdown run after a lackluster first half. That eventually was the start of a 17-0 Mizzou run. This was Hardy’s eighth game this season of over 100 rushing yards.

2. Chris McClellan

Chris McClellan had three total tackles on the day but led the team with two sacks. Missouri’s defensive line unit was highlighted by Damon Wilson and Zion Young consistently all season, but it was McClellan’s time to shine on Saturday.

This elite defense continued to impress as the Tigers shutout a talented Razorbacks’ offense in the second half, and McClellan was a huge reason why.

3. Jamal Roberts

Jamal Roberts also had an impressive day at running back, providing great depth consistently all season at the position. Roberts had 11 carries for exactly 100 yards and a touchdown. The first TD of the game gave Mizzou a 7-0 lead early in the 1st quarter.

Hardy and Roberts’ performance marked the third time this season that both running backs rushed for 100+ yards.

Honorable Mentions: Josiah Trotter, Damon Wilson

Who was your MV3 from the win over Arkansas? Let us know in the comments.