Mizzou prepares for SEC play against Mississippi State amidst quarterback challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The 19th-ranked Missouri Tigers are set to begin their SEC schedule on Saturday night against No. 24 Mississippi State. Coming off a 27-17 win over Troy, Mizzou faces a formidable challenge as they encounter multiple elite SEC quarterbacks during the season. Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor is leading the Bulldogs, who have started the season 3-0. Mizzou will confront quarterbacks from four teams currently in the Top 10 of the Heisman watch list throughout the conference slate.
- •Missouri faces Mississippi State on September 23, 2026.
- •The Tigers had a 27-17 win over Troy last week.
- •Missouri will face several ranked opponents in SEC play.
- •Kamario Taylor has led Mississippi State to a 3-0 start.
- •Four opposing quarterbacks are in the Top 10 of the Heisman watch list.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — SBN Reacts: Which opposing SEC quarterback presents the toughest challenge for Mizzou’s defense?
"Which SEC QB will present the toughest challenge for the Mizzou defense? The Tigers’ conference slate starts on Saturday
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