Jamal Roberts Scores Twice As Missouri Rolls Past Arkansas, 34-10

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Austin Simmons threw two touchdown passes and Jamal Roberts scored twice as No. 23 Missouri defeated Arkansas 34-10 on Saturday night in Fayetteville.

The Tigers forced four turnovers and turned them into 24 points, including a touchdown when Darris Smith recovered a fumble in the end zone during the first quarter.

Missouri led 13-7 at halftime before taking control in the third quarter. Simmons found Donovan Olugbode for a 15-yard touchdown, and Roberts added a two-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 27-7.

Roberts finished with 138 rushing yards on 23 carries and caught three passes for 20 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Simmons passed for 179 yards.

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson threw for 229 yards and scored a rushing touchdown, but the Razorbacks managed just 59 yards on the ground.

Missouri improved to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play, while Arkansas fell to 3-5 and 1-4.

The Tigers forced four turnovers and turned them into 24 points, including a touchdown when Darris Smith recovered a fumble in the end zone during the first quarter.

Missouri led...