Texas has proven it can beat some of the nation's best.
Against Missouri, the Longhorns will once again enter as the favorites, but that certainly doesn’t mean their matchup should be taken for granted. Both teams enter at 6-2 with identical 3-2 SEC records, and both have top-tier defenses.
Here are five things that could decide the matchup.
Containing Missouri’s Rushing Attack
While much of the attention has been on Ahmad Hardy these past few weeks — and for good reason — Missouri's offense runs through Jamal Roberts, the SEC's leading rusher with 1,005 yards through eight games.