Missouri will be without a marquee offensive playmaker for Saturday against Alabama.
Pete Thamel, a College Football Senior Writer for ESPN, the Tigers will not have its leading rusher this weekend.
Sources: Missouri leading rusher Nate Noel (foot) will miss game at No. 15 Alabama on Saturday. He’s No. 21 Missouri’s most productive tailback with 503 yards and an average of 5.9 yards per carry. pic.twitter.com/EaPW1zR05f
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 23, 2024
Nate Noel, a senior running back, will miss the matchup because of a foot injury. He has 503 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 85 carries. Noel is averaging 5.9 yards per carry and 83.8 yards rushing per game. The 5-foot-8, 187-pounder sets up the Tigers’ offensive game to be balanced and explosive. Marcus Carroll, a senior, leads Missouri in rushing scores with six.
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