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Missouri Tigers: Black and Gold review

By Eric Quackenbush

Sep 24, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; The Missouri Tigers mascot Truman entertains fans during the second half against the Delaware State Hornets at Faurot Field. Missouri won 79-0. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; The Missouri Tigers mascot Truman entertains fans during the second half against the Delaware State Hornets at Faurot Field. Missouri won 79-0. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Deon Stewart (13) runs the ball and is tackled by Missouri Tigers safety Thomas Wilson (8) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Deon Stewart (13) runs the ball and is tackled by Missouri Tigers safety Thomas Wilson (8) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

In 2016, Missouri football’s defense was as weak as it’s been in a long time. With Barry Odom leading as head coach, defensive coordinator DeMontie Cross got his start at coaching the Tigers’ defense.

Mizzou struggled mightily against top-10 offenses, but showed promise late in the season. However, a recent report stated that the defense is gaining cohesion among each other and with the defensive scheme.

According to Gridiron Now, this year’s Tiger squad is a “bowl-type team.” As long as Mizzou finishes the season with at least six wins, and the projection from the previous screen doesn’t come true, then this will definitely be a bowl-eligible team.

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