Missouri Tigers Look to Rebound Against Mississippi State in SEC Matchup

Following a narrow loss to South Carolina, Missouri seeks to secure its eighth win of the season while Mississippi State aims for its first SEC victory under new leadership.

• Missouri (7-3, 3-3 SEC) faces Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC) on Saturday in Starkville, with the Tigers favored by 7.5 points.
• Missouri quarterback Brady Cook continues to play through injuries as the team targets a 10-win season, including a potential bowl game victory.
• Mississippi State, led by first-year coach Jeff Lebby, has struggled in SEC play but has shown improvement in its running game over recent weeks.
• Missouri’s defense, ranked 18th nationally, will focus on limiting Mississippi State’s explosive plays and dynamic wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr.
• Several young Missouri players, including running back Kewan Lacy, are expected to take on larger roles as injuries impact the lineup.

4 Articles

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Associated Press The Kansas City Star Deadspin