Who is playing?
Louisiana Tech @ Missouri
Last season records: Missouri 6-7; Louisiana Tech 3-9
What to know
The Missouri Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will meet at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 1st at 8 pm ET to kick off the 2022 season. Last year was not something to be proud of for Mizzou (6-7), so the team is looking forward to a new start. Likewise, coming off a 3-9 record last season, Louisiana Tech has raised their hopes this year.
Last-season defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Tigers were 15th-worst in starting touchdowns allowed last season, giving up 32 overall (under 94%). Louisiana Tech ranked 26th in the nation in touchdowns allowed last year, giving up 50 (under 90%) as a team, and they have had their own struggles. One of those Achilles’ heels could be what’s hampering the losing team.
Mizzou is the favorite in this one, with an expected 19-point margin of victory. Victory is never a sure thing, especially this early in the season, so expect a good game.
How to look
- When: Thursday at 8 pm ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field — Columbia, Missouri
- TV: ESPN University
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Region restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Opportunities
The Tigers are huge 19-point favorites over the Bulldogs, according to the latest college football odds.
Over / Under: -109
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