There are only three games pitting ranked teams against each other in Week 6, and one of those features LSU.
Coach Brian Kelly’s team will look to bounce back from a road loss to Ole Miss as it hits the road once again to take on Missouri on Saturday in a game the Tigers need to win if they’re going to remain a factor in the SEC West race.
USA TODAY Sports’ Eddie Timanus listed that game as one of his “must-watch” games of the week. Here’s why he said this one is worth watching, and also how it may not be.
Why watch: Mizzou, the third SEC squad still without a loss, survived its first SEC test at Vanderbilt and now faces an angry bunch of Bayou Bengals, whose defense was exposed for a second time this season in last week’s wild setback at Ole Miss. There was nothing wrong with the LSU offense, but QB Jayden Daniels might need another big day if this contest unfolds in similar fashion. Missouri QB Brady Cook seems up to the challenge, with 11 scoring tosses without a pick thus far in 2023. One must also not forget about Mizzou’s Harrison Mevis, a.k.a. the Thicker Kicker who became immortalized when he nailed the 61-yard FG to walk off Kansas State.
Why it could disappoint: LSU is capable of scoring in bunches if Mizzou gets bitten by the turnover bug. But even in their wins the Bayou Bengals have struggled to put opponents away. As long as Missouri keeps its home crowd interested, this should be another four-quarter fight.
LSU will hope its defense can take a step forward as it faces another prolific passing offense on Saturday morning.
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