Now, the real test begins.

No. 23/22-ranked Missouri football will take on RV/No. 24 South Carolina on Saturday night on Faurot Field, marking the first game in Southeastern Conference play for the Tigers . Mizzou's SEC opener is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. and air in primetime on ESPN.

Mizzou (3-0, 0-0 SEC) has put together an impressive three-game stretch to open its 2025 campaign with double-digit point wins over Central Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana.

But if the Tigers have aspirations of a meaningful December matchup, the swing games in SEC play will determine how far they will go.

South Carolina (2-1, 0-1) is one of those all-important matchups. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

The Gamecocks began the year as a top-15-ranked team but

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