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It’s Week 4, and it’s starting to mean more.
Missouri football and Vanderbilt will each open their respective SEC campaigns with a game at 3:15 p.m. Saturday on Faurot Field in Columbia. Mizzou (3-0) passed its first ranked test of the season last weekend with a 27-21 win over Boston College. The Commodores (2-1) are coming off a loss at Georgia State, but have a Power Four win over the ACC’s Virginia Tech this season.
Vandy might look a little different than in years past. There’s a new offensive staff, with Tim Beck in as offensive coordinator and Jerry Kill hired as an senior offensive advisor, both from New Mexico State. A good chunk of NMSU’s starters followed suit, including starting quarterback Diego Pavia.
Here’s what the Commodores’ players and head coach said ahead of the Missouri matchup:
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Vanderbilt on the Missouri football offense
The Commodores’ focus for the week seems to be finding a way to defend Missouri’s outside zone run scheme.
The ground game has been ticking for the Tigers through three games. Nate Noel bruised Boston College for 121 yards. Marcus Carroll has been a dynamic change-of-pace option for Missouri. Between them, they’ve rushed for 396 yards and three touchdowns this season.
It’s the bread and butter of what Missouri does. Vandy has taken note.
“One thing that sets them apart is definitely the stretch game,” defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III said. “That’s what they’re known for. That’s what we’ve been drilling at practice; (what) we’re gonna be drilling this whole week. I think the whole (team) is going to count on this defensive line, because we’re going to set the tone.
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2024-09-19 08:10:48
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