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Missouri Tigers’ revamped defense faces a big test. Quarterbacks Austin Simmons and Kamario Taylor look to take the next step, while the loss of key pass rushers and secondary shakeups raise pressing questions for both teams. Can Jeff Lebby’s Bulldogs finally turn the corner behind a revitalized run defense, or will Eli Drinkwitz’s Tigers prove they belong among the SEC elite? Hosts Jaron Spor and John Miller highlight under-the-radar playmakers, break down high-stakes position battles, defensive innovations, and season-shaping schedule stretches. With playoff hopes and program momentum on the line, every snap in this matchup could redefine each team’s 2026 narrative. Will Mississippi State’s new-look defense deliver, or does Missouri’s retooled passing attack have the edge?

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