Two brothers will go head-to-head on Saturday in Missouri-Purdue game
There will be a miniature family reunion when Missouri and Purdue take the field on Saturday for a clash between the SEC and B1G.
Missouri defensive back Adam Sparks and Purdue receiver Jared Sparks are brothers who will go head-to-head on the field this weekend, trying to win ultimate household bragging rights.
This will be fun to watch during the @MizzouFootball–@BoilerFootball game:
Purdue WR Jared Sparks catching passes vs. little bro and Mizzou CB @adamsparks18. pic.twitter.com/rJWH9GhQc9
— Purdue On BTN (@PurdueOnBTN) September 12, 2018
Last year, Jared and the Boilermakers walked away with a big 35-3 victory over the Tigers. In the game, Jared had six rushes for 22 yards and one catch for six yards. Adam tallied one tackle for Missouri.
In two games this season, Jared has seven receptions for 87 yards as Purdue has started the year 0-2. Adam has recorded five tackles, one for loss and a quarterback hurry thus far. Missouri enters the game 2-0.
But statistics and records will mean nothing for the brothers on Saturday. While it’ll be fun to enjoy a little reunion, Jared wants to go 2-0 over his brother while Adam wants to even the score.
Missouri and Purdue are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET start from Ross-Ade Stadium.