The Missouri Tigers (10-2) have secured their spot in the prestigious Cotton Bowl and will go head-to-head with the No. 7 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) on December 29. The Tigers, who maintained their No. 9 position in the final College Football Playoff poll, are gearing up for their first New Year's Six Bowl game since 2013.

Back in 2013, Missouri emerged victorious in the Cotton Bowl after defeating Oklahoma State with a score of 41-31. Now, they have the opportunity to make a triumphant return to this renowned bowl game.

Missouri's encounter with Ohio State will mark a long-awaited rematch, as the two teams last faced off during Week 3 of the 1998 season. The Buckeyes had the upper hand back then, securing a 35-14 victory over the Tigers. In fact, Ohio State holds a dominating series lead of 10-1 against Missouri.

Under the helm of coach Eli Drinkwitz, this will be the Tigers' third consecutive appearance in a bowl game. The team's consistency and determination have propelled them to this highly anticipated showdown with the Buckeyes.

As both teams prepare for this clash of titans, football fans are eagerly awaiting the Cotton Bowl on December 29. The Tigers will be looking to make their mark and overturn their history against Ohio State, while the Buckeyes aim to maintain their dominance in the series. Both teams are sure to put on a memorable performance in this upcoming New Year's Six Bowl game.