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The Missouri Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet for the Cotton Bowl on December 29, 2023, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Buckeyes are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 49 points).
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Game Info for Missouri vs. Ohio State
- Game Day: Friday, December 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: AT&T Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | -2.5 | -114 | -106 | 49 | -110 | -110 | -140 | +118 |
Missouri Pick Insights
- So far this season, Missouri has compiled an 8-3-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 2.5 points, Missouri has a 4-2 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Missouri’s 11 games with a set total.
Missouri Stats & Insights
- Missouri sports the 39th-ranked defense this year (347 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with a tally of 442.1 yards per game.
- Missouri is compiling 34.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 26th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 41st, surrendering 22.3 points per contest.
- Missouri is totaling 271.6 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 30th in the FBS. The defense ranks 62nd, giving up 222.4 passing yards per game.
- Missouri is totaling 170.5 rushing yards per game offensively this year (53rd in the FBS), and is giving up 124.6 rushing yards per game (33rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Missouri ranks 30th in the FBS with a 44.4% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 65th in third-down conversion rate allowed (124.6).
- With 18 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (seventh in the FBS), Missouri’s +10 turnover margin is the eighth-best in college football.
Missouri’s Best Players
- Brady Cook has racked up 3,166 yards (263.8 ypg) on 232-of-348 passing with 20 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 269 rushing yards (22.4 ypg) on 94 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.
- Cody Schrader has 1,489 rushing yards on 247 carries with 13 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 22 catches for 191 yards (15.9 per game).
- Nathaniel Peat has been handed the ball 76 times this year and racked up 317 yards (26.4 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Luther Burden III’s team-leading 1,190 yards as a receiver have come on 82 receptions (out of 120 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Theo Wease has caught 45 passes for 639 yards (53.3 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Mookie Cooper has a total of 429 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 34 throws.
- Darius Robinson leads the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 28 tackles.
- Ty’Ron Hopper is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 52 tackles, seven TFL, and three sacks.
- Kris Abrams-Draine leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 39 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
Ohio State Betting Insights
- Ohio State has gone 6-4-2 ATS this year.
- Ohio State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Three of Ohio State’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (25%).
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State ranks 37th in the FBS with 425 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks third-best by giving up just 260 total yards per game.
- Ohio State ranks 33rd in the FBS with 32.8 points per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks second-best by giving up just 11 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, Ohio State has dominated on both offense and defense this season, ranking 22nd-best in passing yards per game (282.7) and best in passing yards allowed per game (147.5).
- Ohio State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, surrendering just 112.5 rushing yards per game (22nd-best). Offensively, it ranks 85th in the FBS by piling up 142.3 rushing yards per game.
- On third down, Ohio State has been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 20th-best in third-down conversion percentage (45.8%) and seventh-best in third-down rate allowed (28.6%).
- Ohio State has produced 11 forced turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committed 12 turnovers (16th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 74th in the FBS.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,170 yards on 65.8% passing while recording 24 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, TreVeyon Henderson, has carried the ball 137 times for 854 yards (71.2 per game) with 11 touchdowns. He’s also caught 19 passes for 229 yards.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has run for 373 yards across 85 attempts, scoring three touchdowns.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. has hauled in 1,211 receiving yards on 67 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring 14 touchdowns as a receiver.
- Cade Stover has 41 receptions (on 52 targets) for a total of 576 yards (48 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Emeka Egbuka’s 35 catches (on 55 targets) have netted him 452 yards (37.7 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau leads the team with four sacks, and also has three TFL and 34 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State’s tackle leader, has 76 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jordan Hancock has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 34 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.
