Each game has certain matchups within the game that are oh so very important to the outcome. Matchups so important that they can be the difference in a win and a loss. For every game this season, I’ll be taking a look at the three most important matchups regarding an individual or even between position groups.

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Missouri Defensive Line vs North Texas Offensive Line

The biggest news from Missouri came last Sunday when they decided to part ways with defensive line coach, Jethro Franklin. Here’s the reasoning that came from Coach Eli Drinkwitz:

“After reviewing the tape, the first five games, it was clear to me that there was a disconnect at the line of scrimmage,” “And I believed that change was needed.