LSU vs Missouri Picks and Prediction – 10/7/2023

The Missouri Tigers will welcome the LSU Tigers to Columbia, MO this week for an SEC matchup. LSU is ranked number 23 in the nation following a six point loss to Ole Miss over the weekend that ended a three-game win streak. Offensively LSU was a smoke show against Ole Miss scoring 49 points including 28 in the first half on 637 total yards of offense. Defensively LSU had their worst game of the season giving up 55 points including 21 in the fourth quarter on just over 700 total yards. For more College News see our College Football Picks.

Jayden Daniels led the way for LSU completing 27 passes for 414 yards and four touchdowns in the game. Logan Diggs led all ball carriers for the Tigers with 101 yards and two scores on 19 carries, while quarterback Jayden Daniels added 99 yards and one score on 15 carries. Brian Thomas Jr. was the biggest weapon for LSU with 124 yards and three scores on 8 receptions.

The Missouri Tigers return home this week undefeated through five games following a 17 point victory against Vanderbilt over the weekend. Defensively Missouri held true allowing just 21 points despite 14 in the fourth quarter on exactly 300 yards of offense. Offensively Missouri was by far the better team scoring 38 points on 532 total yards against Vanderbilt.

Brady Cook carried the Missouri offense completing 33 passes for 395 yards and four scores. Nathaniel Peat and Cody Schrader led the way for the Missouri running game combining for 131 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries. Luther Burden III had a team high 140 yards and two scores on 11 receptions. Theo Wease Jr. chipped in 118 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 grabs.