COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) More than ever, Missouri needs its defense to step up. No one's been able to stop No. 24 Mississippi State and the Tigers can't score.
Led by prolific quarterback Dak Prescott, the Bulldogs could give Missouri (4-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) its biggest test of the season. Mississippi State is averaging 35.1 points and has topped 42 each week with victory margins of 28, 25 and 26 points.
''I admire the way he plays the game,'' Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom said. ''He doesn't make mistakes too often.