No. 19 Missouri Hosts Mississippi State in SEC Showdown
Columbia, MO – No. 19 Missouri will face Mississippi State tonight, November 15, at 7:45 p.m. EST on SEC Network, as both teams look to bolster their records late in the season.
Missouri enters the game with a 6-3 record, boasting the eighth-ranked defense in the FBS, allowing just 266.9 yards per game. Offensively, the Tigers average 452.3 yards per game, relying heavily on running back Ahmad Hardy, who has rushed for 1,046 yards and 12 touchdowns. Quarterback Beau Pribula has thrown for 1,690 yards with 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Mississippi State, currently 5-5, has struggled defensively, ranking 91st in the FBS, and will need a strong performance from quarterback Blake Shapen, who has 2,237 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, and receiver Brenen Thompson, with 808 receiving yards. A win for Missouri could significantly improve their chances of a strong bowl game appearance.
Key statistical differences highlight the matchup: Missouri excels at converting third downs (49.6%, 15th in FBS) while Mississippi State struggles to stop opponents on third down (allowing a 38.7% conversion rate, 69th). Turnovers also present a disparity, with Mississippi State holding a +4 margin (29th in FBS) compared to Missouri’s -3 (95th). Discipline is another factor, as Mississippi State averages 62.8 penalty yards per game – one of the highest in the nation – while Missouri averages 50.6. For more on college football statistics, visit NCAA.com.
In their most recent games, Missouri fell to Texas A&M 38-17 on November 8, while Mississippi State lost to Georgia 41-21 on the same day. Following tonight’s game, Missouri will travel to face No. 11 Oklahoma on November 22, and Mississippi State will host No. 7 Ole Miss on November 28. You can find the full SEC Football schedule here.
