Missouri faces Central Arkansas in season opener after Music City Bowl win

Central Arkansas at Missouri, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.

BetMGM College Football Odds: No Line.

How to watch: SEC Network

Key stats

Central Arkansas (2024):

Overall offense: 431.3 yards per game (14th in FCS)

Passing: 231.5 yards per game (33rd)

Rushing: 199.8 yards per game (14th)

Scoring: 31.8 points per game (23rd)

Overall defense: 370.3 yards allowed per game (69th in FCS)

Passing: 237.8 yards allowed per game (92nd)

Rushing: 132.5 yards allowed per game (31st)

Scoring: 27.5 points allowed per game (70th)

Missouri (2024):

Overall offense: 389.5 yards per game (63rd in FBS)

Passing: 225.1 yards allowed per game (71st)

Rushing: 164.5 yards allowed per game (64th)

Scoring: 28.9 points per game (56th)

Overall defense: 317.5 yards allowed per game (17th in FBS)

Passing: 181