Missouri vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Missouri Tigers return to the road this week ranked #24 in the nation with seven wins in nine games played having won three of the last four following a 7 point victory against Oklahoma last week. Offensively Missouri played well without their starting quarterback scoring 30 points on 278 yards in the game. Defensively the Tigers were phenomenal giving up 23 points on 257 total yards and forced a game sealing scoop and score in the final in it against Oklahoma. For more college football news see our College Football Picks.

Brady Cook has orchestrated the Missouri offense this season was 1,525 yards and seven scores on 137 completions. Nate Noel is the top ball carrier with 534 yards and two scores on 95 carries. Marcus Carroll has added 426 yards and six scores on 96 carries and Jamal Roberts has added 170 yards and three scores on 43 carries. Theo Wease Jr. leads all Missouri receivers with 552 yards and three scores on 41 grabs. Luther Burden III Is second on the roster with 505 yards and four scores on 45 catches.

The South Carolina Gamecocks return home this week with six wins and nine games played on a three-game win streak following the 21 point victory against Vanderbilt a week ago. Defensively South Carolina was top tier against Vanderbilt giving up just seven points on 274 total yards and forced 1 turnover in the win. Offensively South Carolina rolled scoring 28 points including 21 in the second half on more than 450 total yards.

LaNorris Sellers has led the way for South Carolina this season with 1450 yards and 9 scores on 115 completions to go along with 112 carries for 391 yards and four touchdowns as well. Raheim Sanders is the top ball carrier on the roster for South Carolina with 696 yards and 10 scores on 131 carries. Joshua Simon leads the team with 357 yards and five touchdowns on 27 receptions.

It's still up in the air whether Brady Cook will play in this game and that gives South Carolina the edge. Look for the Gamecocks to control this game long enough on both sides of the ball to pull off the home victory. Missouri however has enough talent and depth on both sides of the ball to cover the big number. Final Score Prediction, South Carolina Gamecocks win but the Missouri Tigers cover 31-21.