It's a non-conference clash on the gridiron as an SEC squad faces one of the few remaining independents in Massachusetts. The No. 21 Missouri Tigers (4-1) hit the road to take on the UMass Minutemen (1-5) on Saturday afternoon.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the UMass Minutemen vs Missouri Tigers NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
UMass Minutemen vs Missouri Tigers: Date and kick-off time
The UMass Minutemen will take on the Missouri Tigers in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT, at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Hadley, Massachusetts.
| Date | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT |
| Venue | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Location | Hadley, Massachusetts |
How to watch UMass Minutemen vs Missouri Tigers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN2
- Broadcasters: Roy Philpott (play-by-play) and Sam Acho (color analyst) are on the game call.
Streaming service: ESPN+
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of UMass Minutemen vs Missouri Tigers
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Away: 190 (NE), 960 (CAR)
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UMass Minutemen vs Missouri Tigers team news & key players
UMass Minutemen team news
For UMass, Taisun Phommachanh is completing 57.5% of his passes for 1,280 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions. Jakobie Keeney-James and Jacquon Gibson have teamed up for 686 receiving yards and three scores, while TY Harding has made seven receptions.
The Minutemen’s run game averages 133 yards per outing, with Phommachanh also leading the team on the ground, tallying 253 yards and one touchdown. On defense, UMass allows 31.3 points and 324.2 yards per game. Jalen Stewart leads with 37 tackles, Sahnai Swain-Price has logged a sack, and Ryan Barnes has registered an interception.
Missouri Tigers team news
Brady Cook has been efficient for Missouri, completing 63.6% of his throws for 1,132 yards, tallying five touchdowns with only one interception. The receiving duo of Theo Wease Jr. and Luther Burden III has been instrumental, combining for 698 yards and five touchdowns, while Mookie Cooper has contributed nine catches.
On the ground, the Tigers are averaging 178.8 rushing yards per game, led by Nate Noel with 471 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Missouri has been solid, surrendering just 17.8 points and 277.6 yards on average. Corey Flagg Jr. anchors the defense with 26 tackles, Khalil Jacobs has posted two sacks, and Dreyden Norwood has recorded an interception.
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