Missouri faces Troy in non-conference matchup
No. 20 Missouri (2-0) hosts Troy (2-0) on September 19 at 7 p.m. ET, with the game on SEC Network+. Missouri is favored by 26.5 points and has averaged 46 points per game, while Troy allows 19. The game is set for Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field.
Missouri's high-scoring start to the season stems from an offense that has generated 515.5 yards per game, while Troy's defense has surrendered just 297 yards per contest. The Tigers have outscored opponents by a wide margin, and the 26.5-point spread reflects the gap between the two unbeaten teams' early-season production.
Troy has shown balance on the other side, putting up 384.5 yards and 29 points per game against a Missouri defense that allows only 226.5 yards and 17.5 points. The total is set at 50.5, suggesting oddsmakers expect a moderately high-scoring affair. The game airs on SEC Network+ with streaming available via Fubo.
This matchup could offer an early-season benchmark for both programs. For Missouri, a decisive win may reinforce its top-20 standing and build confidence heading into tougher conference competition. For Troy, a competitive effort against a ranked Power Five opponent could raise the program's national visibility and aid recruiting, even in defeat. The heavy spread indicates expectations are firmly tilted toward the home team, but how each side performs could shape perceptions of their respective trajectories for the remainder of the season.