Missouri Arkansas State: Game Information

Missouri will face the Arkansas State Red Wolves of the Sun Belt conference on Saturday. Arkansas State sits at 2-2 on the season, and doesn’t offer much of an upset threat against the Tigers. If Missouri beats the Red Wolves, they will go 4-0 for the third time in five seasons. Also, the Tigers will have a great jump on the season before SEC play begins, when they face Vanderbilt next week in the first SEC game of the season. The game will be also Missouri’s last at home until Florida comes to town on October 19th.

Missouri ranks seventh in the nation in total offense with 567 yards per game, and Arkansas State ranks 96th in the nation in total defense allowing 440 yards per game. The numbers show Mizzou should have no trouble moving the ball against the Red Wolves. I am much more interested to see the Tiger defense, specifically the 3-3-5 set that Missouri rolled out in the second half against Indiana. I want to see if over the course of the entire game, that set can be effective, or if Missouri will retreat back to its normal defensive alignments.

Game Vitals

Time-6:30 PM Central Time
Location-Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri
TV/Radio- CBS Sports Network for TV, Tiger Radio Network for Radio
Vegas Line- Missouri is a 22 point favorite
Teams- Missouri Tigers, Arkansas State Red Wolves

Missouri

3-0 this season, 5-7 last season (2-6 SEC)
Wins over Toledo, Murray State, and Indiana

Top Statistical Performers
Rushing- Russell Hansbrough- 239 yards, 3 TDS
Passing- James Franklin- 873 Yards, 6 TDS
Receiving- Dorial Green-Beckham- 239 yards, 2 TDS

Arkansas State

2-2 this season, 10-3 last season
Wins over UABP, Troy
Losses against Auburn, Memphis

Top Statistical Performers
Rushing- David Oku- 316 yards, 4 TDs
Passing- Adam Kennedy- 869 yards, 2 TDS
Receiving- Adam Muse- 207 yards, 1 TD

Prediction
Really, the best case scenario for Arkansas State is that they keep it close and only loose by a touchdown or two. I just can’t see them winning on the road against a Tiger team with some wind in their sails after three solid games. Best case scenario Mizzou? More than 500 yards of offense, and a lot of points. I think best case scenario plays out for the Tigers on Saturday.

48-14 Tigers