Each game has certain matchups within it that are oh so very important to the outcome. Matchups so important that they can be the difference between a win and a loss. For every game this season, I’ll be taking a look at what I consider to be the three most important matchups regarding an individual or even between position groups.

Let’s get to it.

1st Down

Missouri’s Offensive Line vs Vanderbilt’s Front 6

Through the first six games of the season, Missouri’s offensive line has been outmatched in almost every game they’ve played. They’ve struggled in pass protection, in the run game and in the discipline aspect of the game as well.