Ohio State vs. Missouri: Cotton Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 29

Updated Dec. 29, 2023 7:30 p.m. ET

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Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Missouri Tigers hit the field for the Cotton Bowl. The matchup is at 8:00 PM ET on December 29, 2023, and airs on ESPN.

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Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Missouri Tigers.

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Missouri

• When: Friday, December 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
• Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• TV: Watch on ESPN

Ohio State's 2023 Schedule

Buckeyes 2023 Stats & Insights

• Ohio State owns the 37th-ranked offense this season (425 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking third-best with only 260 yards allowed per game.
• Ohio State has been thriving on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking 21st-best in passing offense (282.7 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (147.5 passing yards allowed per game).
• On the defensive side of the ball, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by giving up just 11 points per game. They rank 32nd on offense (32.8 points per game).
• The Buckeyes sport the 85th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (142.3 per game), and they've been better on defense, ranking 19th-best with just 112.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Ohio State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (21st-best with a 45.8% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (sixth-best with a 28.6% third-down percentage allowed) this year.
• With 11 forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (15th in the FBS), the Buckeyes (-1) have the 72nd-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Ohio State 2023 Key Players

Missouri's 2023 Schedule

Tigers 2023 Stats & Insights

• Missouri's offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 442.1 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 347 total yards per game, which ranks 39th.
• From an offensive angle, Missouri is compiling 271.6 passing yards per contest (30th-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS defensively (222.4 passing yards given up per game).
• The Tigers' offense has been thriving, putting up 34.1 points per contest (24th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 39th by surrendering 22.3 points per game.
• The Tigers rank 54th in the FBS with 170.5 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 32nd with 124.6 rushing yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• With a 44.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Missouri ranks 30th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 62nd, allowing a 38.6% third-down rate.
• The Tigers sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking eighth-best at +10.

Missouri 2023 Key Players

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