Expert prediction against Missouri Tigers homecoming

After an impressive offensive performance against Tennessee and a “business as it should be” win against Eastern Washington, the Gators look like they’ve got things back on track. Missouri looks like the toughest out in the SEC. They would have beaten Auburn two weeks ago if not for a fumble that went out of the end zone in overtime and they played Georgia just as good as anyone over the past two seasons.

In order for Florida to take some momentum into the toughest part of their schedule, they’re going to need to win the line the scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The Missouri defensive front can give the Florida O-line some trouble. After two straight weeks of positive offensive performances, it’ll be important for the Gators to give Anthony Richardson time to go through his progressions and find his receivers. The passing game will benefit from a strong showing from the Gators’ three-headed rushing attack. It all comes down to how much the O-line can contain a strong Missouri defensive front.

For the Gators to get a win against Missouri, they’ll need to take advantage of a lackluster Tigers offense and establish their run game to open up the passing game. I’m expecting a low-scoring game, with the Tigers’ offense not good enough to put up many points, and the Tigers’ defense being able to keep the Gators out of the end zone on most drives. Eventually, Florida breaks through and does enough to walk away the victor, with a sold-out, primetime matchup against LSU looming. Don’t get caught looking ahead, Gators.

Florida 17, Missouri 10