No. 7 Texas and No. 18 Missouri meet as SEC foes for the first time on Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, with both teams at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN, with a live stream available on Fubo.
Injury Updates
Texas enters with several key players listed as questionable: star receivers Ryan Wingo (quad) and Cam Coleman (shoulder) have combined for 11 of quarterback Arch Manning's 15 touchdown passes this season. Edge rusher Collin Simmons (ankle) is also questionable after missing the past two games. Missouri's injury report is nearly clean, and running back Ahmad Hardy made his 2026 debut last week after recovering from a gunshot wound. Fellow running back Jamal Roberts leads the SEC with over 1,000 rushing yards, including 138 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas.
College Football Playoff Implications
According to the "CBS Sports CFB Forecaster", Texas' playoff chances rise to 67.5% with a win but drop to 22.8% with a loss. Missouri's chances improve to 16.1% with a victory but fall to 1.6% with a defeat. The Tigers close the season against Georgia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, while Texas faces LSU, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
Prediction
The CBS Sports panel leans toward Texas, with the Longhorns favored by 2.5 points. The Texas defense is considered the best unit on the field, and if Arch Manning protects the ball, Texas can control field position and exploit a Missouri defense that has shown vulnerability in losses to Mississippi State and Ole Miss. The consensus pick is Texas -2.5.
