Middle Tennessee vs Missouri Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2023

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will continue a road trip to start the new season with a game in Columbia, MO against the Missouri Tigers. Middle Tennessee comes into Week 2 with an 0-1 record following a 49 point blowout against Alabama. The MTSU offense was not existent against Alabama the Blue Raiders compiled just 211 yards and scored seven points after turning the ball over twice. Defensively Middle Tennessee was completely outmatched as Alabama scored fourteen points in each quarter on 431 total yards of offense. If you want other top College Plays and Previews, see our College Football Picks.

Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato leads the Middle Tennessee offense this season with 127 yards and one touchdown on 21 completions. Jekail Middlebrook is the top running back on the roster with 32 yards on 8 carries, while quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has chipped in 16 yards on 6 carries. Jaiden Credle is the top receiver in the Middle Tennessee roster with 25 yards on four catches, while Bryce Bailey has added 10 yards and one touchdown on 2 grabs. 

The Missouri Tigers continue a homestand to open the new season undefeated after a 25 point win over South Dakota. The Missouri defense did the job in week 1 allowing less than 200 yards and only 10 points in the game. Offensively Missouri dominated compiling 437 total yards to score 35 points after a 28-point first half.

 Brady Cook controlled the Missouri offense completing 17 of 21 passes for 172 yards and one score. Back up Sam Horn completed three passes for 54 yards and one score for the Tigers. Cody Schrader led all ball carriers in the game with 138 yards and one touchdown. Nathaniel Pete chipped in 52 yards and one score on 14 carries, while quarterback Brady Cook added 17 yards and one score on 3 carries in the game.