Alabama vs Missouri Prediction, Picks, Spread, Odds for Football Matches, Where to Watch, TV Channel, Live Stream

No. 15 Alabama is in uncharted territory, but fortunately for the Crimson Tide, they have a chance to get back on track after a nightmarish road trip in Tennessee. The Tide lost two games before November for the first time since 2007, and that hasn’t happened yet complete Eliminated from contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff, according to sports betting apps, the margin for error may be gone after road losses to Vanderbilt and the Vols.

Meanwhile, No. 21 Missouri appears content to get past the teams it was supposed to beat and keep the results closer than expected. A two-touchdown rally in the fourth quarter saved the Tigers from an embarrassing loss to Auburn last week. The question is whether Missouri is healthy at two key positions – quarterback Brady Cook and running back Nate Noel. After a brief trip to the hospital to check on an ankle injury he suffered on the first drive last week, Cook returned to the field late in the third quarter to lead an inept offense to victory. What can Mizzou do without him — or Noel — to shake off the rust against an angry Alabama team with its season on the line?

Mizzou was a popular candidate to win the SEC title. A double-digit season in 2023 and the returns of Cook and receiver Luther Burden propelled Mizzou into the top 10 nationally. But they had a hard time maintaining their spot as a top 25 team. A second loss may not be the death knell for their playoff hopes, but given their strong schedule, it could still be the end.

Alabama vs. Missouri: What you need to know

What is the status of Brady Cook and Nate Noel? Missouri quarterback Brady Cook and running back Nate Noel were listed as doubtful in Wednesday’s SEC availability report. The Tigers’ leading rusher (503 yards) was injured on the first possession against Auburn last week and remained in the game but was withdrawn after just six runs. The offense faltered when he and quarterback Cook left the field. Former Notre Dame and Arizona State quarterback Drew Pyne threw for just 78 yards in relief last week. If Noel is unavailable against Alabama, count on the Tigers to call on Marcus Carroll, the transfer from Georgia State who has 66 carries for 321 yards and six touchdowns.

Alabama is still a great – but undisciplined – team: It’s popular to bet on the Tide after two defeats, and after more than 15 years of dominating the sport, fans revel in their misery. Still, Alabama is a solid team that can beat anyone (just ask Georgia). The defense has struggled at times, particularly on plays at the line (think Georgia’s second-half comeback and Vanderbilt’s incredible third-down conversions), but the offense continues to impress (38.1 ppg) with quarterback Jalen Milroe at the helm . The biggest problem is undisciplined play in crucial moments. Alabama is the second-most penalized team in the Power Four with an average of 8.9 per game and ranks 130th overall in the FBS.

Mizzou needs to keep it simple: Texas A&M defeated Missouri a few weeks ago in College Station with a 41-10 victory that wasn’t even close. What went wrong? Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz said on “The Paul Finebaum Show” Wednesday that “we planned way too much. We tried to win from the press box, and the reality is that football is won by the players on the field. “Players who play fast win football games.” That’s not the whole problem for Mizzou, which is struggling , gaining an edge over most of its FBS opponents. Mizzou averages just 18.5 points against ranked teams and that number needs to improve for the Tigers to have a chance against Alabama.

How to watch Alabama vs. Missouri live

Date: Saturday, October 26th | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
TV: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)

Alabama vs. Missouri prediction, tips

Missouri’s performance has hovered around the edge of the top 25 all season. The Tigers had to rally to beat Vanderbilt and Auburn at home and suffered a loss at Texas A&M. If anything, a 13.5 point spread is low for Alabama. If the Tide still have a pulse, they’re red with anger after the loss to Tennessee, and homecoming against Mizzou is the perfect “ranked” team to vent their frustration. If Cook and/or Noel miss the game, it only increases the likelihood of a College Station-like blowout. Mizzou has a 0-2 lead over ranked teams. Pick: Alabama -13.5

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