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Tennessee football at Missouri: 10 keys to the game

By Caleb Calhoun

Nov 28, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general fish eye view of the field before the game between the Missouri Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general fish eye view of the field before the game between the Missouri Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) and Tennessee defensive lineman Kurott Garland (99) celebrate after a defensive stop during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Bowling Green Falcons in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, September 2, 2021.Ut Bowling Green
Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) and Tennessee defensive lineman Kurott Garland (99) celebrate after a defensive stop during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Bowling Green Falcons in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, September 2, 2021.Ut Bowling Green /

5. Vols red zone defense vs. Missouri’s red zone offense

Red zone play is obviously a huge factor in any game, but this is where MIzzou could take over. Tennessee football has allowed opponents to score 100 percent of the time in the red zone on the year, tied for last place. They have allowed opponents to score touchdowns 69 percent of the time, which is ranked No. 93 in the nation.

On the other hand, Mizzou’s offense is superb in the red zone. They are tied for No. 1 with a 100 percent red zone scoring rate. More impressive is the fact that they score touchdowns 86.67 percent of the time. As a result, UT is prone to letting the Tigers into the end zone every time they reach the red zone.

On the other side, Missouri’s red zone defense is awful as well, with them allowing teams to score 88.89 percent of the time, which is No. 95 in the nation, and them allowing touchdowns 83.33 percent of the time. The problem is UT’s red zone offense is mediocre, as their scoring percentage is No. 57 with a rate of 88.24 and their touchdown percentage is No. 40 at a 70.59 rate.

If the Vols’ offense can turn it up a notch in the red zone, they could neutralize this advantage. However, this could otherwise create a problem in what could be a close game, which is why it’s an important part of this matchup.

  • Vols red zone D scoring percent (100 percent) No. 116, red zone D TD percentage (69 percent) No. 93
  • Mizzou red zone O scoring percentage tied for No. 1 (100 percent), red zone O TD percentage No. 2 (86.67 percent)
  • Mizzou red zone D scoring percent No. 95 (88.89), red zone D TD percent No. 122 (83.33)
  • Vols red zon O scoring percentage No. 57 (88.24) and red zone D TD percent No. 40 (70.59)
  • Both kickers perfect inside 40 this year and on XPs
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