The Missouri Tigers visit the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in Knoxville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Missouri
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Louisiana Tech | 8:00 PM ET | ESPNU | W 52-24 |
| 9/10 | at Kansas State | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | L 12-40 |
| 9/17 | vs. Abilene Christian | 12:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 34-17 |
| 9/24 | at Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 14-17 |
| 10/1 | vs. Georgia | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | L 22-26 |
| 10/8 | at Florida | 12:00 PM ET | ESPNU | L 17-24 |
| 10/22 | vs. Vanderbilt | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 17-14 |
| 10/29 | at South Carolina | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 23-10 |
| 11/5 | vs. Kentucky | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 17-21 |
| 11/12 | at Tennessee | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 11/19 | vs. New Mexico State | TBA | ||
| 11/25 | vs. Arkansas | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ |
Tennessee
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Ball State | 7:00 PM ET | SECN | W 59-10 |
| 9/10 | at Pittsburgh | 3:30 PM ET | ABC | W 34-27 |
| 9/17 | vs. Akron | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 63-6 |
| 9/24 | vs. Florida | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 38-33 |
| 10/8 | at LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 40-13 |
| 10/15 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 52-49 |
| 10/22 | vs. UT Martin | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 65-24 |
| 10/29 | vs. Kentucky | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 44-6 |
| 11/5 | at Georgia | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 13-27 |
| 11/12 | vs. Missouri | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 11/19 | at South Carolina | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | at Vanderbilt | TBA |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Missouri | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 55 | 5 |
| Sagarin | 53 | 5 |
| Massey Composite | 60 | 3 |
| PiRate Ratings | 50 | 5 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Missouri | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 23.1 | 45.3 |
| Scoring Defense | 21.4 | 21.7 |
| Total Offense | 350.2 | 523.7 |
| Rushing Offense | 147.6 | 187.9 |
| Passing Offense | 202.7 | 335.8 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 125.6 | 188.61 |
| Total Defense | 303.7 | 392.9 |
| Rushing Defense | 111.2 | 97.0 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 192.4 | 295.9 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 117.48 | 128.15 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.56 | 0.89 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.380 | 0.463 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.556 | 0.708 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.311 | 0.333 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.625 | 0.500 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.727 | 0.938 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.87 | 0.750 |
| Net Punting | 36.3 | 36.9 |
| Punt Returns | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Kickoff Returns | 17.6 | 20.3 |
| First Downs Offense | 161 | 230 |
| First Downs Defense | 149 | 205 |
| Penalties/Game | 6.89 | 8.44 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 58.11 | 71.78 |
Players to Watch
Missouri
QB Brady Cook, WR Barrett Banister, WR Luther Burden III, DL Isaiah McGuire, OL Javon Foster, WR Tauskie Dove, OL Xavier Delgado, LB Chad Bailey, PK Harrison Mevis.
Tennessee
QB Hendon Hooker, LB Jeremy Banks, P Paxton Brooks, RB Jabari Small, WR Cedric Tillman, TE Jacob Warren, OL Darnell Wright, C Cooper Mays, DL Byron Young, DB Trevon Flowers.
Injuries
Missouri
[WR] Chance Luper (Illness) – Questionable
[DL] Ky Montgomery (Knee) – Out
[DL] DJ Wesolak (Illness) – Out
[WR] Demariyon Houston (Undisclosed) – Out
[OL] Hyrin White (Leg) – Out
Tennessee
[DB] Warren Burrell (Upper Body) – Out
[RB] Len’Neth Whitehead (Upper Body) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Missouri vs. Tennessee Football Series History
Series tied 5-5
Comments
Is Tennessee ripe for a letdown after its loss at Georgia? I don’t think so. The Vols still have a lot to play and this game is being played in Knoxville. Tennessee wins big again.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Missouri 21, Tennessee 27
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 45, Missouri 13
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
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