Tigers vs. Tar Heels: AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl

It’ll be a hot time in Bayou Country as the Missouri Tigers and North Carolina Tar Heels battle down south, in Shreveport Louisiana, in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl. The Tigers defense rules here!

We get the solid rushing offense of the Tigers up against an equally solid run defense of the Tar Heels in this one. Overall, these teams had very challenging seasons in 2011 and will both have new coaches next season.

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Tar Heels vs. Tigers: Independence Bowl Game Preview

Missouri (7-5 OA 5-4 Big 12) dealt with a tough schedule in 2011 as they faced three BCS Top 25 teams including then #1 Oklahoma Sooners. They lost to the Sooners, and #20 Kansas State, while they beat #16 Texas. The Tigers move from the Big 12 to the SEC next season.

North Carolina (7-5 OA 3-5 ACC)? opened the season with a 5-2 run before they closed the season with a 2-4 downward spiral. The Tar Heels had an equally tough schedule as they lost to #25 Georgia Tech, #7 Clemson and #8 Virginia Tech by a respectable combined 118-87 final count.

Independence Bowl Betting Lines: Missouri vs. North Carolina Free Pick

Put your feet up and relax after the Holiday havoc. Kickoff for the Missouri Tigers vs North Carolina Tar Heels in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET on Monday, December 26, 2011, from historic Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Missouri is playing in their third Independence Bowl. The Tigers beat the South Carolina Gamcocks 38-31 back in 2005 after they lost 27-14 to the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2003. The Tigers are on a two game postseason Bowl losing streak.

North Carolina has never played in the Independence Bowl game. Last season, the Tar Heels won 30-27 in overtime over the Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl, as they snapped a three game Bowl losing streak.

While the Tar Heels are pretty much a “what you see is what you get” football team. Missouri is better than their 7-5 record shows. Except for the loss to the Sooners, the Tigers were in every game this season as four of their five losses were by 10 points or less.

In a defensive battle, we will back the Tigers on the BetOnline.com Money Line!

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