Missouri-Tennessee this Saturday is a game with some pretty big SEC East implications. The Florida Gators are sitting atop the division, and can clinch it with a win over LSU on Saturday. However, given Tennessee’s win over Florida earlier in the season, the Vols can make it to Atlanta for the SEC Championship if Florida loses, and the Vols beat Missouri and Vanderbilt to close out the season.
Missouri vs. Tennessee 2016: Start time, live stream, TV schedule, and 3 things to know
Tennessee needs a win over Missouri to stay alive in the SEC East.
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Although Tennessee is favored in this game, the Tigers were able to beat Tennessee the first three seasons that Missouri was in the SEC from 2012-14. Last year, the Vols were able to snap the losing streak and win 19-8 on the road.
However, Missouri’s 2016 seasons has been a tough one for first-year head coach Barry Odom. The Tigers are 3-7, and their first SEC win came last weekend against Vanderbilt.
How to watch, stream, and listen
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson will be on the call with Allie LaForce on the sideline.
Online streaming: Saturday’s game can be streamed through CBSSports.com.
Spread: Tennessee is a 14.5-point favorite.
Make friends: Get to SB Nation’s team blog chats for this game at Rocky Top Talk for Tennessee fans and Rock M Nation for Missouri fans.
Three big things to know
1. Tennessee has a shot to go to Atlanta for the first time since 2007: The Vols obviously need LSU to beat Florida on Saturday, but if that happens and UT can beat Missouri, the Vols will make it to their first SEC Championship since 2007. If so, Vols head coach Butch Jones will be able to silence lots in Knoxville who have questions about his job security.
2. The Vols had an impressive ground game against Kentucky: Tennessee rushed for a season-high 376 yards last week against the Wildcats, with the majority of that yardage coming from quarterback Joshua Dobbs and running back Alvin Kamara, who combined for 275 yards and four touchdowns. Running back John Kelly added 94 yards on the day.
3. Missouri’s offense is led by QB Drew Lock: In last week’s win over Vanderbilt, he passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns. He’s also tied for passing touchdown in the SEC, alongside Dobbs. On the season, Lock has thrown for over 2,000 yards along with 21 touchdowns.
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