The Vanderbilt football team must recover from the surprising loss to Georgia State a week ago.
It won’t get any easier, though. The Commodores (2-1) face their first SEC opponent, No. 8 Missouri. The Tigers have an experienced duo with quarterback Brady Cook and wide receiver Luther Burden.
Missouri is one of four opponents ranked in the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll that Vanderbilt will face this season, but the Tigers are the only opponent playing on the road, as Alabama, Texas and Tennessee all have home games.
The Commodores must pull off at least one major upset to qualify for a bowl game for the first time in Clark Lea’s tenure.
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Score updates for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri
Second quarter
After Missouri began its drive in Vanderbilt territory, it again got stuck in the red zone as Vanderbilt forced the field goal to tie the game.
After Randon Fontenette was tackled for a loss on third down in the red zone, Missouri scored a field goal off the post to secure possession of the ball in the empty red zone.
Vanderbilt stormed down the field, but the advance stalled after a sack by Pavia at the 10-yard line, forcing the Commodores to settle for a field goal.
First quarter
After a drive in which Missouri had no trouble moving the ball, Cook found top receiver Luther Burden for the 20-yard touchdown pass.
Diego Pavia escaped the pressure and made a rare deep throw that found the free Joseph McVay, who was running into the end zone. It was the first college catch for true freshman McVay, who had not played in a game before Saturday.
Vanderbilt vs. Missouri Time Today
- Date: 21 September
- Time: 3:15 p.m. CT
- Location: Faurot Field
What channel is the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri game on tonight?
- Streaming: SEC Network (Stream on Fubo with a free trial)
- Radio: 102.5 The Game and the Vanderbilt Athletics App
Vanderbilt vs. Missouri will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Commentators are Taylor Zarzour and Matt Stinchcomb.
History of Vanderbilt and Missouri
Vanderbilt’s overall record against Missouri is 4-12-1.
- Last Vanderbilt win: 2019, 21-14
- Last Missouri win: 2023, 38-21
Predictions for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri
Missouri 37, Vanderbilt 21: Missouri’s outstanding playmaking position at receiver and a veteran quarterback are a nightmare for the very banged up Vanderbilt defense.
Betting odds for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri
BetMGM’s lines and odds for Saturday:
- Spread: Missouri-18.5
- Over/Under: 52.5
- Money line: Vanderbilt +700
Injury updates for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri
Vanderbilt will be without CB Mark Davis (Achilles) and OT CJ Williams (broken ankle), both of whom are out for the remainder of the season. DE Zaylin Wood is also out after suffering an injury during the game against Georgia State. DE Khordae Sydnor, TEs Brycen Coleman, Eli Stowers and Cole Spence and LB/S Maurice Hampton (hamstring) are questionable.
Weather update for Vanderbilt vs. Missouri
The high temperature for Columbia on Saturday is 28 degrees. There is a chance of rain in the morning, but it should clear up by kickoff.
Vanderbilt football team schedule 2024
31 August: Virginia Tech, 34-27 win (OT)
7 September: Alcorn State, 55-0 win
14 September: at Georgia State, 36-32 loss
21 September: in Missouri
28 September: Open
October 5: Alabama
October 12: in Kentucky
October 19: Ball State
October 26: Texas
2 November: in Auburn
9 November: South Carolina
16 November: Open
23 November: at LSU
30 November: Tennessee
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Missouri Football Schedule 2024
29 August: Murray State, 59-0 win
7 September: Buffalo, 38-0 win
14 September: Boston College, 27-21 win
21 September: Vanderbilt
October 5: at Texas A&M
October 12: at UMass
October 19: Auburn
October 26: in Alabama
9 November: Oklahoma
16 November: in South Carolina
23 November: at Mississippi State
30 November: Arkansas
Vanderbilt Football News
- Safety CJ Taylor will miss the first half of the game due to suspension after being ejected for targeting against Georgia State.
- Vanderbilt will wear all-white uniforms with gold numbers and gold helmets.
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Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Reach her at [email protected] or via X, formerly Twitter. @aria_gerson.
