Vanderbilt visits Missouri on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Vanderbilt
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27 | at Hawaii | 10:30 PM ET | CBSS | W 63-10 |
| 9/3 | vs. Elon | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 42-31 |
| 9/10 | vs. 23 Wake Forest | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 25-45 |
| 9/17 | at Northern Illinois | 3:30 PM ET | CBSS | W 38-28 |
| 9/24 | at Alabama | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | L 3-55 |
| 10/8 | vs. Ole Miss | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | L 28-52 |
| 10/15 | at Georgia | 3:30 PM ET | SECN | L 0-55 |
| 10/22 | at Missouri | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | |
| 11/5 | vs. South Carolina | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | at Kentucky | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. Florida | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | vs. Tennessee | TBA |
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 | |
| 10/29 | at South Carolina | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | |
| 11/5 | vs. Kentucky | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | at Tennessee | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. New Mexico State | TBA | ||
| 11/25 | vs. Arkansas | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ | Get Tickets |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Vanderbilt | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 99 | 55 |
| Sagarin | 117 | 60 |
| Massey Composite | 78 | 74 |
| PiRate Ratings | 95 | 52 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Missouri | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 25.2 | 28.4 |
| Scoring Defense | 24.7 | 39.4 |
| Total Offense | 374.2 | 347.0 |
| Rushing Offense | 166.5 | 150.0 |
| Passing Offense | 207.7 | 197.0 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 122.7 | 140.7 |
| Total Defense | 329.8 | 493.7 |
| Rushing Defense | 138.3 | 160.7 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 191.5 | 333.0 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 115.9 | 165.2 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.33 | 0.14 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.372 | 0.340 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.667 | 0.467 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.274 | 0.451 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.667 | 0.312 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.739 | 0.955 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.941 | 0.862 |
| Net Punting | 34.9 | 39.3 |
| Punt Returns | 16.6 | 5.7 |
| Kickoff Returns | 17.8 | 18.0 |
| First Downs Offense | 110.0 | 117.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 104.0 | 168.0 |
| Penalties/Game | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 66.2 | 45.0 |
Players to Watch
Vanderbilt
QB AJ Swann, TE Ben Bresnahan, LB Anfernee Orji, DL Nate Clifton, OL Bradley Ashmore, DB Jaylen Mahoney, P Matthew Hayball, LS Wesley Schelling, QB Mike Wright.
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.
Injuries
Vanderbilt
[RB] Chase Gillespie (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[WR] Daveon Walker (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[DL] Daevion Davis (Leg) – Out
[LB] Miles Capers (Knee) – Out
Missouri
[WR] Barrett Banister (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[RB] Elijah Young (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[WR] Luther Burden III (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[DL] DJ Wesolak (Illness) – Out
[DL] Ky Montgomery (Knee) – Out
[WR] Demariyon Houston (Undisclosed) – Out
[OL] Hyrin White (Leg) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Vanderbilt vs. Missouri Football Series History
Missouri leads 7-4
Comments
Vanderbilt is a two-touchdown underdog in this game. That sounds about right to me. Vandy might beat the spread but I can’t see them winning the game outright. They’ve improved this season but maybe not enough to get an SEC win yet.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Vanderbilt 27, Missouri 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Missouri 34, Vanderbilt 20
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
