In the way to early top 25 for next year. Seems to be a decent amount of respect considering how the bowl game went.
Outlook: The Tigers have slowly built momentum under coach Barry Odom, improving from four wins in 2016 to seven in '17 and eight this past season, when they won five of six games before falling 38-33 to Oklahoma State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Missouri might be ready to make another move in 2019, even without Lock, the SEC's second all-time leading passer. Former Clemson starter Kelly Bryant, a graduate transfer, should be ready to step right under center next season. Three starting offensive linemen and three of the top four receivers are returning.
The Tigers lose two of their starting linebackers -- leading tackler Cale Garrett is expected back -- and three starting defensive backs are returning.
Missouri plays five of its first six games at home and SEC road games at Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Georgia and Arkansas.
Outlook: The Tigers have slowly built momentum under coach Barry Odom, improving from four wins in 2016 to seven in '17 and eight this past season, when they won five of six games before falling 38-33 to Oklahoma State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Missouri might be ready to make another move in 2019, even without Lock, the SEC's second all-time leading passer. Former Clemson starter Kelly Bryant, a graduate transfer, should be ready to step right under center next season. Three starting offensive linemen and three of the top four receivers are returning.
The Tigers lose two of their starting linebackers -- leading tackler Cale Garrett is expected back -- and three starting defensive backs are returning.
Missouri plays five of its first six games at home and SEC road games at Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Georgia and Arkansas.
