Missouri faces Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Missouri
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | Murray State | 0 | Missouri | 51 | SECN | 8:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Buffalo | 0 | Missouri | 38 | ESPN+ | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Boston College | 21 | Missouri | 27 | SECN | 12:45 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Vanderbilt | 27 | Missouri | 30 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | Missouri | 10 | Texas A&M | 41 | TBA | Noon |
| Oct. 12 | Missouri | 45 | Mass-Amherst | 3 | ESPN2 | 9:00 AM |
| Oct. 19 | Auburn | 17 | Missouri | 21 | ESPN | 9:00 AM |
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Oklahoma | Missouri | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Missouri | South Carolina | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Missouri | Mississippi State | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Arkansas | Missouri | TBA | TBA |
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | 35 | Vanderbilt | 40 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | 25 | Alabama | 27 | ABC | 9:00 AM |
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | 17 | Tennessee | 24 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | Alabama | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Missouri | Alabama |
| ESPN FPI | 20 | 3 |
| Sagarin | 25 | 7 |
| Massey Composite | 21 | 6 |
| PiRate Ratings | 25 | 3 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Teams | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank | Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Missouri Alabama |
15 51 |
4 9 |
0.491 0.422 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Missouri Alabama |
9 30 |
3 8 |
0.286 0.327 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Missouri |
20 75 |
3 9 |
0.714 0.500 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Missouri Alabama |
48 119 |
7 16 |
0.500 0.706 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Missouri |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Missouri |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama Missouri |
12 46 |
2 8 |
0.681 0.639 |
| Defensive TDs | Missouri | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Missouri Alabama |
48 129 |
1 16 |
40 62 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Missouri Alabama |
47 129 |
1 16 |
5.71 8.86 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Missouri Alabama |
49 127 |
2 15 |
342 548 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Missouri Alabama |
47 127 |
2 15 |
48.86 78.29 |
| First Downs Defense | Missouri Alabama |
4 94 |
1 14 |
95 143 |
| First Downs Offense | Missouri Alabama |
31 63 |
5 10 |
157 144 |
| Fumbles Lost | Missouri Alabama |
43 88 |
6 11 |
3 5 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Alabama Missouri |
6 67 |
2 10 |
7 3 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Alabama Missouri |
41 74 |
9 11 |
17.79 20.00 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama Missouri |
38 49 |
5 9 |
22.33 21.42 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Missouri |
6 44 |
4 11 |
44.50 40.30 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Missouri Alabama |
2 70 |
1 8 |
1 6 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Missouri |
26 69 |
3 11 |
8 5 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama Missouri |
37 50 |
8 10 |
259.7 250.1 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Missouri Alabama |
9 56 |
2 9 |
157.6 210.6 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Missouri |
17 105 |
4 15 |
13.98 11.01 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Missouri |
4 20 |
3 5 |
1.33 3.25 |
| Punt Returns | Alabama Missouri |
79 100 |
11 13 |
7.29 5.29 |
| Red Zone Defense | Missouri Alabama |
33 56 |
7 9 |
0.786 0.818 |
| Red Zone Offense | Missouri Alabama |
19 82 |
3 14 |
0.929 0.821 |
| Rushing Defense | Missouri Alabama |
34 63 |
10 14 |
115.4 141.3 |
| Rushing Offense | Missouri Alabama |
53 59 |
5 7 |
172.3 164.3 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama Missouri |
78 86 |
7 9 |
2.14 2.29 |
| Scoring Defense | Missouri Alabama |
10 42 |
4 11 |
15.6 21.3 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama Missouri |
19 44 |
4 8 |
38.1 31.7 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Missouri Alabama |
42 92 |
4 12 |
4.86 6.00 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Missouri |
12 80 |
3 13 |
164.19 131.40 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Missouri |
24 42 |
6 8 |
115.34 120.65 |
| Team Sacks | Alabama Missouri |
34 54 |
7 11 |
2.43 2.14 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Alabama Missouri |
52 60 |
10 11 |
6.0 5.9 |
| Time of Possession | Missouri Alabama |
18 99 |
2 11 |
32:21 28:30 |
| Total Defense | Missouri Alabama |
9 59 |
3 13 |
273.0 351.9 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Missouri |
46 47 |
7 8 |
424.0 422.4 |
| Turnover Margin | Alabama Missouri |
28 28 |
3 3 |
0.57 0.57 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Missouri |
8 84 |
2 12 |
15 8 |
| Turnovers Lost | Missouri Alabama |
5 83 |
2 11 |
4 11 |
| Winning Percentage | Missouri Alabama |
11 31 |
1 7 |
0.857 0.714 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Missouri
QB Brady Cook, RB Nate Noel, WR Luther Burden, WR Mookie Cooper, TE Brett Norfleet, C Connor Tollison, OLCam’ron Johnson, OLArmand Membou, DE Johnny Walker, DT Kristian Williams, LB Triston Newsom, LB Daylan Carnell, CB Toriano Pride, CB Dreyden Norwood, S Marvin Burks, S Joseph Charleston, K Blake Craig, P Luke Bauer
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott
INJURIES
Missouri
Player POS Status B. Cook QB Questionable M. Johnson WR Questionable K. Jacobs LB Out J. Moore DE Out S. Horn QB Out
Alabama
Player POS Status D. Hill RB Questionable C. Jones LB Questionable Y. Pierre LB Questionable
Source: Covers.com
Missouri vs. Alabama Football Series History
Alabama leads 5-2-0
COMMENTS
This weekend’s matchup between Alabama and Missouri promises to be an intriguing showdown in the SEC, pitting two teams with contrasting styles against each other. Alabama, under the guidance of head coach Kalen DeBoer, continues to uphold its reputation as a powerhouse in college football. Former head coach Nick Saban’s ability to adapt and evolve has kept the Crimson Tide at the forefront of national competition. Alabama’s DeBoer, in his first season at Alabama, needs to maintain the momentum in the program established by Saban.
Missouri, led by head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, has shown steady improvement and is looking to make a statement against one of the SEC’s elite. Drinkwitz has focused on building a dynamic offensive scheme, and his efforts have paid off, with key players like quarterback Brady Cook and wide receiver Luther Burden III emerging as playmakers. Their ability to connect will be crucial in keeping the game competitive.
Historically, Alabama has dominated this series, winning the vast majority of their matchups. However, Missouri has had moments of success, especially in recent seasons, where they’ve displayed resilience and capability to challenge top-tier teams.
The key players to watch include Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe, who has been effective both through the air and on the ground, and Missouri’s defense, which will need to apply pressure to disrupt Milroe’s rhythm.
As for the expected outcome, Alabama enters as the favorite, given their elite talent and depth. However, if Missouri can capitalize on any early mistakes and leverage their home-field advantage, they might just keep it closer than anticipated. Fans can expect a competitive atmosphere, with both teams eager to make a mark in the ever-challenging SEC landscape.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 27, Missouri 24
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 41, Missouri 38
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
