The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Missouri Tigers will meet for the Cotton Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 29, 2023, starting at 8:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
Last time out, the Buckeyes took the loss against the Michigan Wolverines, 30-24. The Tigers picked up a 48-14 victory last time out against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Last time out for the Buckeyes, Kyle McCord finished with 18 completions on 30 attempts (60.0%) for 271 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions. TreVeyon Henderson carried the ball 19 times for 60 yards and one touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in five passes for 118 yards with one touchdown.
For the Tigers in their last game, Brady Cook completed 12 of 20 passing attempts (60.0%) and totaled 112 yards through the air, completing two touchdown passes and one touchdown as a runner. Cody Schrader had 27 rushing attempts and finished with 217 yards and one touchdown. Luther Burden III ended the contest with six catches for 55 yards.
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Ohio State Players to Watch
- McCord has passed for 3,170 yards while completing 65.8% of his throws (229-of-348), with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions (264.2 yards per game).
- Henderson has churned out a team-best 854 rushing yards (94.9 per game) and 11 touchdowns. He has added 19 receptions for 229 yards (25.4 yards per game).
- DeaMonte Trayanum has rushed for 373 yards on 85 carries (31.1 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Harrison Jr. has 67 receptions for a team-high 1,211 receiving yards (100.9 per game) and 14 touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has added 41 catches for 576 yards and five touchdowns this year. He puts up 57.6 receiving yards per game.
- Emeka Egbuka has 452 receiving yards on 35 receptions, with four touchdowns, averaging 50.2 yards per game.
Missouri Players to Watch
- Cook leads the team with 3,166 passing yards (263.8 yards per game) and has a 66.7% completion percentage this year (232-of-348) while throwing 20 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 269 rushing yards on 94 carries with eight touchdowns, averaging 22.4 yards per game.
- Schrader has run for a team-high 1,489 yards on 247 carries (124.1 yards per game) and 13 touchdowns. He also has 191 receiving yards on 22 catches (15.9 yards per game) .
- Nathaniel Peat has 317 yards on 76 carries (28.8 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Burden III has racked up 82 receptions for 1,190 yards, best on his team, and eight touchdowns. He averages 99.2 receiving yards per game.
- Theo Wease Jr. has added 45 receptions for 639 yards and six touchdowns.
- This season Mookie Collier has caught 34 passes for 429 yards, averaging 42.9 receiving yards per game.
Ohio State Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Buckeyes’ defensive unit, Calvin Simpson-Hunt has collected in their last three games.
- The Buckeyes’ defensive unit has been aided in their last three games by the contributions of Bryce Prater, who has totaled .
- The Buckeyes’ defensive unit has been aided in their last three games by the contributions of Harrison Jr., who has compiled .
- McCord has been a significant piece of the Buckeyes’ defense in their last three games, with .
Missouri Recent Stat Leaders
- Armand Membou has been doing his part on defense, collecting in the Tigers’ last three contests.
- Sidney Williams has been doing his part on defense, collecting one sack for the Tigers in their last three games.
- Johnny Walker has collected 10 tackles in the Tigers’ last three outings.
- On defense, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has chipped in with eight tackles for the Tigers in their last three games.
Ohio State vs. Missouri Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -1 | -110 | -110 | 49 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Ohio State | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.8 (44) | 34.1 (36) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11 (2) | 22.3 (37) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (16) | 8 (16) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (112) | 9 (112) |
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