Vanderbilt Faces Missouri in SEC Opener

Vanderbilt and Missouri both faced wake-up calls last week, albeit in contrasting forms. Vanderbilt suffered a last-minute defeat to Georgia State, which halted their hopes of starting 3-0 for the first time since 2017, while Missouri, ranked seventh, emerged victorious against then-No. 24 Boston College despite struggling with discipline, highlighted by multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasized the need for accountability and discipline as his team prepares for their SEC opener against Vanderbilt. Missouri currently ranks 115th out of 132 in penalties per game, prompting a focus on improving this aspect. Vanderbilt, after previous wins over Virginia Tech and Alcorn State, now must recalibrate expectations following their recent loss. Both teams will look for a crucial win as they enter the competitive SEC landscape.