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Mizzou has some high expectations to reach this season, with how good they played last year. They started the exact way they needed to this year, playing strong competitive ball, and not slowing down until the final whistle. Offense and defense was good.
Charley Duffin|
The team has changed a lot from last season to now, including departures, arrivals, and a whole new set of expectations for the program this season. In order for them to accomplish these goals, there's a number of things they need to prepare to do.
Charley Duffin|
The Tigers had a long offseason, bringing in some, losing others, and getting ready for a year with high expectations. To win this one, they cannot underestimate their competition in order for them to start the year hot, and improve to 1-0 overall.
Charley Duffin|
Mizzou Football time and time again has the chance to elevate themselves to becoming a true National Title threat. Instead, they continue to fall short and can never reach the mountain top.
Mason Keith|
The Kellie Harper era at Mizzou women’s basketball opened with a stunning 56–53 overtime loss to Division II Maryville. Turnovers, poor shooting, and missed layups led to the program’s first exhibition defeat since 2001.
Henry Chappell|
Zollers has stepped up nicely for the Tigers in moments so far, and saw nice action in his extended play versus the Vanderbilt Commodores. Now, he will need to show why he could be the guy for the Tigers, from here on out, as they make a playoff push.
Charley Duffin|
The Tigers lost their senior quarterback in their last contest versus the Vanderbilt Commodores, and now may have a chance to come back later in the season. For now, true freshman Matt Zollers will lead the program into the latter half of the year.
Charley Duffin|
The Tigers lost their second game in three weeks, both versus SEC Conference squads, and now face the facts with the season coming to a close. They are in win-now mode in order to make a playoff push towards the December start in a couple months.
Charley Duffin|
A returnee and a couple of new acquisitions helped lead the scoring effort in the Tigers' seamless win over the Kansas State Wildcats.
Henry Chappell|
Missouri lost 17-10 at Vanderbilt in one of the most gut-wrenching finishes imaginable. Kevin Coleman Jr. caught a last-second Hail Mary just short of the goal line as time expired.
Henry Chappell|
With a chance to go up on the road at Vanderbilt, not only did Missouri come up one yard short on a fourth-and-goal try, but Tigers superstar quarterback Beau Pribula broke his leg and had to be carted off in a wheelchair midway through the third quarter.
John Buhler|
Week 9 arguably offers the most impactful games to the College Football playoff. What increases the stakes is how eerily similar these two teams are.
Mason Keith|
Mizzou linebacker Josiah Trotter says the Tigers’ focus and energy will be crucial as they face Vanderbilt in a nationally spotlighted College GameDay matchup in Nashville.
Henry Chappell|
The Tigers are coming off a huge double overtime win versus SEC Conference rival Auburn, and now travel again to play maybe the hottest team in the country. They'll need to start strong and play until the end to escape with a victory Saturday afternoon.
Charley Duffin|
The Tigers will face off versus the Kansas State Wildcats to start the weekend, and it'll be the first opportunity for the team to showcase how much they have improved this offseason. The team is looking to make a major jump going into this season.
Charley Duffin|
The true senior who transferred from Michigan State ahead of last season has been an anchor for a defense that has struggled immensely throughout the season. He earned this honor with a strong performance and the cherry on top in the victory Saturday.
Charley Duffin|
It wasn’t the kind of win that dazzled statistically for Mizzou, but it resonated.
Henry Chappell|
For Missouri, Jordan-Hare Stadium has been a place of chaos. On Saturday night, it finally became a place of redemption.
Henry Chappell|
For Missouri, Saturday represents more than just another SEC road trip. A win would push the Tigers to 6–1 heading into their next road trip to Vanderbilt and keep the CFP playoff push alive. For Auburn, it’s a chance to stop a three-game skid.
Henry Chappell|
The Tigers have been great at home this season, but now they test it all with their first road matchup of the season. Auburn hasn't won any SEC contests so far, but they have been close in all three of theirs so far. This is a huge game for both teams.
Charley Duffin|
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