No. 16 Missouri (5-1, 1-1 SEC) and Auburn (3-3, 0-3 SEC) meet tonight in a Week 8 battle of the SEC Tigers at Jordan‑Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL.
Missouri enters at 5-1 following a narrow 27-24 loss to top-ranked Alabama, but the Tigers have quietly built one of the most balanced teams in the nation.
Their offense ranks 7th in the FBS at 511.3 yards per game, powered by a bruising ground attack that averages 270.5 yards (6th) and a stingy defense giving up just 219.3 yards (2nd).
Quarterback Beau Pribula has been efficient, throwing for 1,370 yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs, and completing 72.8% of his passes, while running back Ahmad Hardy has exploded for 782 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Missouri’s defense, meanwhile, has been elite — ranking 2nd in rush defense (68.2 yards) and 9th against the pass (151.2 yards). They also allow only 16.7 points per game (17th). But there’s one soft spot: red-zone stops. Mizzou ranks 121st nationally, allowing opponents to score on 92.9% of trips inside the 20.
Auburn hopes to exploit that. While the Tigers are still winless in SEC play after a 20-10 loss to Georgia, their red-zone offense (94.1%, 23rd) remains one of the few consistent bright spots.
Quarterback Jackson Arnold has protected the ball well — 983 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs — and added mobility with 55 yards and a touchdown on the ground last week. Running back Jeremiah Cobb (453 yards, 4 TDs) leads an offense averaging 164.2 rushing yards (59th).
Defensively, Auburn’s front has kept them competitive. They allow just 86.5 rushing yards per game (11th) and 17.0 points per game (19th), ranking 28th overall in total defense.
But the offense remains near the bottom nationally (331.3 yards, 112th; 24.7 points, 92nd). Auburn also needs to clean up discipline — the team ranks 126th in penalty yards (74.7 per game) — and improve on third down (36.7%, 98th).
Missouri’s ability to control tempo could decide this one. They lead the nation in time of possession (34:49, 2nd) thanks to a deep backfield and a patient offensive rhythm, while Auburn sits at 30:29 (57th).
Prediction
Given Missouri’s two-way strengths and Auburn’s malaise, expect the Tigers to control the trenches and grind this one out on the road.
Prediction: Missouri 27, Auburn 20
How to Watch Missouri vs. Auburn
Kickoff for Missouri vs. Auburn is set for 7:45 PM Eastern at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL.
The game airs live on the SEC Network and streams through the ESPN app and website with a TV provider login.
Looking to catch the game for free? The SEC Network is also available on Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV — all of which offer free trials.
Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM Eastern
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
TV: SEC Network
Streaming: SEC Network and ESPN apps and websites
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