BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — A stark contrast in early-season fortunes will be on display Saturday when the undefeated Missouri Tigers host the winless Massachusetts Minutemen in a nonconference matchup at Memorial Stadium.

Missouri (4-0) enters the game riding high after a 29-20 victory over Southeastern Conference foe South Carolina last Saturday. The Tigers’ offense has been potent, averaging 46 points per game behind a dynamic rushing attack. Quarterback Beau Pribula and running backs Ahmad Hardy and Jamal Roberts have powered a ground game that accumulated 287 yards in the win over the Gamecocks.

Conversely, Massachusetts (0-3) is searching for answers after a 47-7 road loss to Iowa on Sept. 13. The Minutemen have been outscored 120-43 this season, with quarterback inconsistency being a primary issue. Both AJ Hairston and Grant Jordan saw action under center in the loss, but the offense managed just 95 total yards.

The matchup presents a significant challenge for UMass. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 42-21 victory for Missouri, which has been installed as a heavy pregame favorite with a spread of +43.5 points. The over/under is set at 56.5.

For Missouri, this game serves as a final tune-up before a grueling SEC schedule begins next month with a home game against Alabama. For UMass, the contest at a neutral site kicks off a stretch of Mid-American Conference games, beginning next week against Western Michigan, where it will hope to find its first win.