Everyone knows about Iowa's internal problems and the loss of RB Adam Robinson and WR Derrell Koulianos. Even with these two guys, the offense struggled down the stretch. Quarterback Ricky Stanzi (2,804 yards, 25 TDs, 4 Ints) and RB Marcus Coker (403 yards) along with WR Marvin McNutt (51 catches) and TE Allen Reisner (39 catches) will have to take up the slack. I believe they will. The offense has been excellent all year taking care of the ball with only nine turnovers. Stanzi has been good about throwing to the right colored jersey with only four interceptions. Taking care of the ball and allowing the defense to keep them in the game will be a recipe for winning today. Defensive coordinator Norm Parker has had a month to prepare and with a tough front four that allowed only 3.3 yards per carry and a secondary that picked off 17 passes while allowing only 11 against them, he should have them ready.
Missouri has a pretty good offensive line and a quarterback (Blaine Gabbert) who has thrown for 2,752 yards, 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Gabbert will depend on Michael Egnew (83 catches) and T.J. Moe (77 catches) to get open against an Iowa secondary that gave up 213 yards per game. Running back DeVion Moore is the leading rusher with 485 yards. The Tigers have scored 26 times on the ground and 16 times passing. Establishing the run against an Iowa defense that is rated 6th nationally could be a problem for Missouri's offense.
Both teams have been stingy against opponents scoring (Missouri #6 and Iowa #7) so UNDER may be a consideration. I'll play IOWA +3 (bou .5) and under 45.5. Good luck with whoever you play.
(Iowa's lined opponents finished with a won/loss record of 80-42.)
Missouri has a pretty good offensive line and a quarterback (Blaine Gabbert) who has thrown for 2,752 yards, 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Gabbert will depend on Michael Egnew (83 catches) and T.J. Moe (77 catches) to get open against an Iowa secondary that gave up 213 yards per game. Running back DeVion Moore is the leading rusher with 485 yards. The Tigers have scored 26 times on the ground and 16 times passing. Establishing the run against an Iowa defense that is rated 6th nationally could be a problem for Missouri's offense.
Both teams have been stingy against opponents scoring (Missouri #6 and Iowa #7) so UNDER may be a consideration. I'll play IOWA +3 (bou .5) and under 45.5. Good luck with whoever you play.
(Iowa's lined opponents finished with a won/loss record of 80-42.)