Missouri north carolina bowl game

Gary Pinkel is making his third trip to the Independence Bowl after playing in the game in and At the same time, the date with North Carolina will be unfamiliar to Missouri. The Atlantic Coast Conference, in general, might be a foreign concept to many Tiger fans.

Junior wide receiver T. Moe said there weren't many challenges with facing a never-before-seen nonconference team and compared this year's bowl opponent to last year's. We usually get ready. We get ready. So, with so much unfamiliarity between the schools, what can coaches, players and fans alike expect come Monday? The focus for the Independence Bowl — which kicks off at 4 p. Both the Tigers and Tar Heels posted impressive rushing seasons. Against the Red Raiders, Franklin ran for yards and Lawrence for 94 yards, more than making up for the absence of Josey.

North Carolina, though, is allowing just more than yards rushing per game, ranking second in the ACC. The Tar Heels have their own threat at running back in freshman Giovani Bernard. The Davie, Fla. They have a young offensive line but great size.

It always starts up front in games like this. They work very hard and have a great scheme and a great running back. North Carolina head coach Everett Withers said his defense would have to be ready to stop a prolific Missouri offensive attack. He can run the ball, very efficient passer.

They run the ball very well out of the spread offense. Withers compared Missouri to another set of Tigers the Heels faced earlier in the season: Clemson.

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The Gamecocks have a two-game losing streak at Bank of America Stadium but won the previous three, all season openers. USC beat N. From Rock Hill, S. He will not rest until he owns every great film and song ever recorded. Edit Close. The Gamecocks are returning to a familiar location for their bowl game.