Who’s going to hang on to their hopes in the SEC East? We’ll find out between the hedges on Saturday when Missouri (4-2, 1-2 in conference) meets Georgia (4-2, 2-2). The loser will likely be eliminated from the divisional race with a third conference loss, but the winner can still hold out hope for Florida to get upset.
How to watch Missouri vs. Georgia on TV or online, plus 3 things to know
Missouri heads to Athens trying to stay relevant in the SEC East race.
Both teams are coming off demoralizing losses. Georgia fell to Tennessee, 38-31, blowing a 21-point lead to the same Volunteer squad that had blown two-score leads in three straight losses. The Bulldogs lost Nick Chubb for the year and squandered this opportunity to tie the game late.
As for Missouri, they scored just three points in a demoralizing homecoming defeat to Florida. The Tigers gained just 257 yards at less than four yards per play as Florida picked off Drew Lock twice, returning one interception for a touchdown.
Both defenses feature shaky secondaries with strong front sevens. Georgia is led by linebackers Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins, while Mizzou has yet another stocked defensive line with players like Walter Brady, Terry Beckner and Charles Harris, and the SEC's leading tackler, Kentrell Brothers.
How to watch, stream and listen
TV: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network
Online streaming: WatchESPN Link
Spread: Georgia is favored by 17 points.
Make friends: Rock M Nation is the spot for Tiger fans to chat about this game, while DawgSports has everything Georgia fans need.
Three big things to know
1. Tackling Machine
Mizzou’s Brothers is one of the SEC’s best kept secrets. His 74 tackles don’t just lead the conference, they’re 16 more than the second-place tackler. Even on a per-game basis, he outpaces No. 2 by 2.5 stops per game.
2. No Chubb, no problem?
Nick Chubb is pretty tough to replace, but Georgia still got 145 yards out of backup Sony Michel last week against Tennessee. The junior tailback doesn't have Chubb's power, but brings a little more speed and versatility to the Bulldog backfield. Michel has accumulated 629 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns this season as a backup
3. Should he stay or should he go now?
Fire Mark Richt? Keep him around? Georgia fans are a little divided on the future on their 15-year head coach, and after two straight losses, you have to wonder if Sanford Stadium is on the brink a little bit. If Mizzou can get out ahead early, things might get pretty hostile for the home team.
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