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Matchup Preview *|* January 1, 2014
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#5 Missouri Tigers (11-1, Away)		#4 Michigan State Spartans (12-1, Home)
Game Notes The Missouri Tigers (11-1, #5 BCS, #5 Harris, #5 Coaches) take on #4 Michigan State (12-1, #4 BCS, #4 Harris, #4 Coaches) in the 2014 Rose Bowl. Missouri has a 3-5 overall record against Michigan State and they have lost the last three matchups which date back to 1945. Their last victory was a 13-7 win over the Spartans in 1944, the Spartans went 6-1 that year. James Franklin will be unavailable for the game, the with Michigan State having the #14 pass defense it is hard to believe the Tigers will be able to manage a very effective offensive attack. Michigan State has the #4 rushing offense, and the #39 pass offense. Missouri should shut down the run, but the pass will once again plague Missouri. If the Tigers wish to salvage the season with a Rose Bowl Victory they must shut down the Spartan passing attack. Michigan State has not played in the Rose Bowl since 1988, they cannot wait to for it.