Early opponent analysis: Missouri

The No. 13 ranked Georgia Bulldogs (4-1) face off this weekend against the SEC East leading Missouri Tigers (4-1) in Columbia, Mo.

Here’s an early overview of the Missouri Tigers before the two teams kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Missouri Team Leaders

Passing: Maty Mauk – 1,110 yards and 14 TDs
Rushing: Russell Hansbrough – 420 yards and six TDs
Receiving: Bud Sasser – 30 rec., 454 yards and four TDs
Tackles: Michael Scherer – 50 tackles
Interceptions: Aarion Penton – two INTs
Sacks: Shane Ray – seven sacks

Missouri Team Rankings

Scoring Offense: 34.6 points per game (No. 42)
Scoring Defense: 20.6 points per game (No. 32)
Passing Offense: 222.0 yards per game (No. 77)
Passing Defense: 236.4 yards per game (No. 67)
Rushing Offense: 178.0 yards per game (No. 59)
Rushing Defense: 143.2 yards per game (No. 56)

Drew Laing

Drew Laing will be providing analysis and insight on Florida, Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina.