PLAYERS TO WATCH
–RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn averages a team-high 6.8 yards per carry, and leads VU with 798 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns.
–QB Kyle Shurmur seems to have recovered from a mid-season slump. He’s thrown for 2,037 yards, 14 touchdowns and five interceptions.
–ILB Jordan Griffin ranks second in the SEC in tackles (91), solo tackles (46) and tackles per game (10.3).
–CB JoeJuan Williams, Vandy’s best corner, could have responsibility on Missouri star WR Emmanuel Hall, a Nashville-area native who has averaged 101.4 yards across his five games played.
SERIES HISTORY: Missouri leads 6-3-1 and has won the last two.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “He’s got some Brett Favre in him. He’s got a little bit of Tom Brady. He can create plays and keep plays alive. He can make the exciting throw.” — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason, on Missouri quarterback Drew Lock.
