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Gator Bowl keys to victory: No. 20 Virginia football vs. No. 25 Missouri
Missouri faces a key test with freshman QB Matt Zollers and a new play-caller while Virginia aims for its first 11-win season relying on All-American RB Ahmad Hardy.
- On Dec. 27, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will stage No. 20 Virginia Cavaliers and No. 25 Missouri Tigers at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Missouri announced starting quarterback Beau Pribula entered the transfer portal last week and lost offensive coordinator Kirby Moore to Washington State, prompting a new play-caller.
- Virginia will lean on All-American Ahmad Hardy, who needs 68 rushing yards to break Cody Schrader's single-season record of 1,627 yards, while senior safety Antonio Clary provides veteran leadership.
- BetMGM Sportsbook lists Missouri Tigers as a 4.5-point favorite despite Beau Pribula's absence, with the team aiming for nine wins this season.
- Roster changes mean both teams will adjust, notably Missouri freshman quarterback Matt Zollers steps in for Pribula with 402 yards and four touchdowns, while Missouri lost three wide receivers and tight end Brett Norfleet to injury.
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Coach Drinkwitz talks about upcoming Gator Bowl
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers will play Virginia in the Gator Bowl on Saturday. Watch the coaches talk in the media player. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The post WATCH: Coach Drinkwitz talks about upcoming Gator Bowl appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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