Sept 1, 2012; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback James Franklin (1) and linebacker Kendial Lawrence (4) take the field against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions during the first quarter at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-US PRESSWIRE
The Missouri Tigers will play their first SEC game Saturday when they host the Georgia Bulldogs.
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The Missouri Tigers will make their SEC debut Saturday when they host the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs.
Missouri opened its season with a 62-10 win against Southeastern Louisiana. The Tigers started strong, jumping out to a 28-0 lead after the first quarter. Missouri racked up 452 total yards on offense, including 261 rushing yards. Senior running back Kendial Lawrence led the way for the Tigers, rushing for 121 yards and two touchdowns on 10 attempts.
Georgia also enters the game 1-0 after they knocked off Buffalo 45-23 in their season opener. Quarterback Aaron Murray completed 15-of-26 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns against Buffalo. Freshman running back Todd Gurley had a successful collegiate debut, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on eight attempts.
Saturday's game will be the second meeting between the teams, but the first as SEC East division foes.
Game time, TV channel: 7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Point spread: Georgia favored by thee points
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For more on Mizzou football, visit Missouri blog Rock M Nation, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills, SB Nation Kansas City and SB Nation St. Louis.
For more on UGA football, visit Georgia blog Dawg Sports, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills and SB Nation Atlanta.
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