Missouri will try to remain in the thick of the SEC East race when South Carolina comes to town on Saturday. The No. 20 Tigers are coming off a come-from-behind win at Kentucky that should give coach Eli Drinkwitz's team a massive boost of confidence. But they can't afford to look ahead to a game against top-ranked Georgia the following week.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer gestures for fans to make more noise on a Florida fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler runs for a first down past Florida defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.
Missouri needs to win to remain in the title hunt in the SEC East with top-ranked Georgia, the only team ahead of it in the standings, awaiting the following week. The Tigs are coming off an impressive,last week. South Carolina has lost back-to-back games against Tennessee and Florida, and the loss to the Gators was especially devastating.
Missouri QB Brady Cook vs. South Carolina’s pass defense. This seems like a mismatch. Cook and the Tigers are averaging more than 306 yards through the air while the Gamecocks are dead last in the SEC in allowing 321 yards passing to opponents this season.South Carolina: QB Spencer Rattler is playing at a high level, perhaps the best of his career.
Missouri: WR Theo Wease Jr. often gets overlooked in the Tigers’ offense because of Luther Burden III, who is second nationally with 808 yards receiving. Wease led the way with six catches for 58 yards and a touchdown against Kentucky last week, and the Oklahoma transfer has 34 catches for 392 yards and five scores on the season.Missouri has won the past four games in the series, including a 23-10 victory at South Carolina last year.
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