The Missouri Tigers are set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in a highly anticipated SEC matchup this weekend. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their season openers, with Missouri defeating Central Michigan 34-24 and Alabama dominating Miami 44-13.
The Tigers will be looking to pull off an upset against the defending national champions, but it won’t be an easy task. Alabama is currently ranked as the number one team in the country and has a roster filled with talent on both sides of the ball.
On offense, the Crimson Tide are led by quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns in the season opener. He has a plethora of weapons at his disposal, including wide receivers John Metchie III and Slade Bolden, as well as running back Brian Robinson Jr.
Missouri will counter with quarterback Connor Bazelak, who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. The Tigers also have a strong running game, led by Tyler Badie, who rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns against Central Michigan.
Defensively, Alabama is known for its physicality and aggressive play. The Crimson Tide have a talented secondary led by cornerback Josh Jobe, as well as a strong front seven anchored by linebacker Will Anderson Jr.
Missouri’s defense will have their hands full trying to contain Alabama’s explosive offense. The Tigers will need to generate pressure on Young and disrupt the passing game to have a chance at pulling off the upset.
As for the odds, Alabama is currently listed as a heavy favorite in this matchup. The Crimson Tide are currently favored by over three touchdowns, with the over/under set at 58.5 points.
In the end, it’s hard to bet against Alabama in this matchup. The Crimson Tide are simply too talented and well-coached to be taken lightly. While Missouri has the potential to make this a competitive game, it’s likely that Alabama will come out on top in the end.
Prediction: Alabama 42, Missouri 20
Regardless of the outcome, this game is sure to be an exciting one to watch. Tune in this weekend to see how it all unfolds.