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Missouri Faces Louisiana Amid Quarterback Shakeups

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

No. 25 Missouri (2-0) will face Louisiana (1-1) for the first time on September 13 at 3 p.m. CT.
Missouri comes off a 42-31 win against Kansas, while Louisiana won 34-10 against McNeese.
Louisiana's starting quarterback Walker Howard is out for the season; redshirt freshman Daniel Beale will start.
Missouri's offense ranks fifth nationally, averaging 577.5 yards per game, led by quarterback Beau Pribula.
Louisiana's running backs Bill Davis and Zylan Perry average 165 yards per game combined.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA was founded in 1906 to regulate college athletics, influencing sports culture in the U.S. Today, it oversees over 1,100 institutions, including Missouri and Louisiana. The ongoing rivalry between these teams reflects the evolution of college football, showcasing Missouri's offensive prowess, averaging 577.5 yards per game, against Louisiana's strong running game of 165 yards per game.

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Story summary

No. 25 Missouri (2-0) will face Louisiana (1-1) for the first time on September 13 at 3 p.m. CT.
Missouri comes off a 42-31 win against Kansas, while Louisiana won 34-10 against McNeese.
Louisiana's starting quarterback Walker Howard is out for the season; redshirt freshman Daniel Beale will start.
Missouri's offense ranks fifth nationally, averaging 577.5 yards per game, led by quarterback Beau Pribula.
Louisiana's running backs Bill Davis and Zylan Perry average 165 yards per game combined.

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