The No. 7 Texas Longhorns travel to Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday for a pivotal matchup against No. 18 Missouri, marking the start of a brutal two-week stretch against ranked opponents. With a 6-2 record and only two losses on the season, Texas cannot afford a stumble in its bid to return to the College Football Playoff. This contest serves as the first meeting between the two schools as SEC rivals, shifting their rivalry from the Big 12, where they competed from 1996 to 2011, to the current conference landscape.
No. 7 Longhorns face critical road test against No. 18 Tigers to secure Playoff momentum
Missouri enters the game with momentum after defeating Arkansas last week, rebounding from a significant loss to Ole Miss. The Tigers, also 6-2, aim to capitalize on home-field advantage at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Texas holds a commanding 18-9-1 lead in the all-time series, with their last meeting occurring in the 2017 Texas Bowl, where the Longhorns won 33-16. The stakes are high for both teams, as a loss for Texas would severely limit its flexibility in the remainder of the season.
Fans can tune in for the late-morning kickoff at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday. The broadcast will air on ESPN, featuring play-by-play from Joe Tessitore, analysis by Jesse Palmer, and sideline reporting from Kris Budden. The game will also be available for streaming on Disney+. For radio listeners, the action will be broadcast on 790 AM with a crew including Craig Way, Roger Wallace, and Will Matthews. This matchup is crucial for Texas as it prepares to face No. 15 LSU in the following week.
Source: Yahoo Sports
