No. 10 Texas visits No. 19 Missouri in a matchup of two 6-2 teams looking to strengthen their SEC standing. Texas has won its last two games, while Missouri is unbeaten at home and relies on a strong turnover margin and running back Jamal Roberts. The game kicks off Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon ET on ESPN, with streaming available through ESPN Unlimited.

By the Numbers
  • Both teams are 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play.
  • Missouri is 4-0 at home and ranks second in the SEC with a plus-eight turnover margin.
  • Texas has 26 sacks; Missouri has 19.
  • Jamal Roberts has 1,005 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
Yes, But

Texas’ pass rush and stingy pass defense could disrupt Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons, who has thrown just two interceptions. But the Longhorns have allowed 24 sacks against their own quarterback, Arch Manning, and Missouri has the pass rush to exploit that vulnerability.

State of Play
  • Texas is coming off wins over Ole Miss and Mississippi State after consecutive three-point losses to Oklahoma and Florida.
  • Missouri rebounded from a 31-3 loss at Ole Miss with a 34-10 win at Arkansas.
  • Texas’ defense allows 102.4 rushing yards per game; Missouri’s Roberts has topped 200 yards in two games this season.
What’s Next

Texas will likely test Missouri’s secondary with Manning-to-Emmett Mosley V deep throws, while the Tigers will look to establish Roberts early and get Simmons delivering the ball before Texas’ rush arrives. How well Texas protects Manning—and how many carries Roberts gets in the first half—could shape the game.

Bottom Line

This matchup pits Texas’ pass rush and defensive discipline against Missouri’s home-field edge, turnover production and powerful ground game. The team that controls the line of scrimmage may control the game.