DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Missouri defeated South Carolina 29–20 in a two-score game. South Carolina covered by 1.0; Game went Over by 0.5. The market closed at Missouri -10.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Missouri -8.0, an edge of 2.0 points toward South Carolina.
LaNorris Sellers threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns, but missed open receivers in the fourth quarter, leading to two three-and-outs that allowed Missouri to seal the win.
South Carolina finished with minus-9 rushing yards, highlighting a severe ground game deficiency that made the offense one-dimensional and easier for Missouri's defense to defend.
The Gamecocks were penalized 12 times for 88 yards, and Missouri's defense recorded eight tackles-for-loss and five sacks, disrupting drives and putting South Carolina in difficult down-and-distance situations.
Coach Shane Beamer noted that going backwards in the red zone made it hard to win, indicating that South Carolina failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, which was critical in a close game.
Despite holding Missouri to field goals early, the defense allowed 285 rushing yards, including key runs in the fourth quarter that gave the Tigers the lead and control of the game.
At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Clear, 68°F with winds of 10 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
68°F
| Measure | South CarolinaAway | MissouriHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 716 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 1,106 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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