Who's Playing

Kentucky @ Missouri

Current Records: Kentucky 5-3; Missouri 4-4

What to Know

The Kentucky Wildcats are 6-1 against the Missouri Tigers since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. UK and Mizzou will face off in an SEC battle at noon ET at Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 44-6, which was the final score in Kentucky's tilt against the Tennessee Volunteers last week. The Wildcats were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 27-6. Their only offensive touchdown came from RB Chris Rodriguez Jr..

Meanwhile, after constant struggles on the road, the Tigers have finally found some success away from home. They came out on top against the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 23-10 last week. The team accrued 17 points in the first half and coasted on those for the victory. Mizzou QB Brady Cook was slinging it as he accumulated 224 passing yards in addition to rushing for one TD and 53 yards. Cook's performance made up for a slower matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores two weeks ago.

The Tigers' defense was a presence as well, as it got past USC's offensive line to sack QB Spencer Rattler four times for a total loss of 28 yards. Leading the way was DL Isaiah McGuire and his two sacks. McGuire now has three sacks through eight games.

The Wildcats are now 5-3 while Mizzou sits at 4-4. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: UK enters the game with only seven passing touchdowns allowed, good for 10th best in the nation. But the Tigers are even better: they rank third in the nation when it comes to passing touchdowns allowed, with only six on the season. We'll see if that edge gives Mizzou a route to victory.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field -- Columbia, Missouri
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.00

Odds

The Tigers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Wildcats, according to the latest college football odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Wildcats as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Kentucky have won six out of their last seven games against Missouri.

  • Sep 11, 2021 - Kentucky 35 vs. Missouri 28
  • Oct 24, 2020 - Missouri 20 vs. Kentucky 10
  • Oct 26, 2019 - Kentucky 29 vs. Missouri 7
  • Oct 27, 2018 - Kentucky 15 vs. Missouri 14
  • Oct 07, 2017 - Kentucky 40 vs. Missouri 34
  • Oct 29, 2016 - Kentucky 35 vs. Missouri 21
  • Sep 26, 2015 - Kentucky 21 vs. Missouri 13