Bookmark this page for updates on the score and noteworthy events happening in the 2011 Independence Bowl between Missouri and North Carolina. Kickoff set for 5 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.

Defensively speaking, these two teams are knotted.

UNC is more proficient in the passing game, and Missouri is more proficient in the rushing game. Missouri will be trying to use its rushing attack to wear down the UNC defense.

A win for the Tigers would go a long way toward establishing themselves in the recruiting circuit, as they are heading to the SEC.

Whichever team executes better will bring home the bowl victory.

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