If you're looking to put some money down on the line this weekend, then buckle up because we got a showdown brewing between the Auburn Tigers and number 19, the Missouri Tigers.
Now, let's talk about performances. The Auburn boys are holding a less than stellar record of 2-4, their recent loss to Georgia Bulldogs by 18 points sends a signal of distress, like a flare in the night sky. Meanwhile, the Missouri Tigers have been tearing up the field like a lawnmower on a hot summer's day, holding a 5-1 record with their latest victory over Massachusetts Minutemen by 42 points.
When we open the can and see what's inside for Auburn, we have Payton Thorne and Hank Brown behind the line giving it a good old college try. I admit, Thorne's numbers are as flashy as a used car salesman's suit - 137.7 passing efficiency and 6 TDs, but he's also tossing 6 interceptions. Hank's numbers are a bit more polished but his playing time is as limited as his stats.
Now, you move over to Missouri's realm, you've got Brady Cook, conducting plays like a maestro with a baton. With 141.7 passing efficiency, he's doing more than just keeping the boat afloat. He's cruising, with 6 TDs and 0 interceptions. Folks, that's as clean as a freshly squeezed white shirt.
For Auburn's offense, you got Jarquez Hunter, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Damari Alston with notable numbers from the last month. But when we glance over to Missouri, we see Luther Burden and Nate Noel. And let's not ignore the force of nature that is Marcus Carroll, tallying up 4 total TDs from the last month.
Defense-wise, both teams are mostly similar. Auburn's Dorian Mausi and Jerrin Thompson have been working as hard as a dog chasing its tail, but Missouri's Corey Flagg and Dreyden Norwood are answering back, cracking down opposing offenses like a toddler's tantrums, especially Flagg with his recent interception.
Taking the recent, the records, the performances and all those delicious statistics into account, here comes the prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Missouri Tigers by 7