COLUMBIA, Mo. — If Mizzou hopes to extend its winning streak to five games and open 2-0 in SEC play for the first time since 2013, the Tigers have to slow down an explosive Ole Miss running game and protect Kelly Bryant from the Rebels' rush. Here's a closer look at three crucial matchups for Saturday's 6 p.m. homecoming game.

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Before we get to the Tigers, let’s review what Ole Miss did last week: The Rebels gashed Vanderbilt for 413 rushing yards … averaged 9.4 yards per attempt … and had runs of 24, 30, 33, 54, 78 and 84 yards.