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So close, yet still so far away.

Missouri plays their fellow Tigers on the road Saturday morning in a game that has huge implications for both sides.

Missouri got a few of the kinks out. The Tigers beat the Abilene Christian Wildcats 34-17 on Saturday at Faurot Field in Missouri’s final matchup before the start of SEC play.

With Abilene Christian’s 17-point effort, Mizzou Football held an opponent under 20 points for the first time since 2020.

There was a time when Missouri defensive tackle Darius Robinson was the youngster alongside a bunch of veterans. Now he’s a veteran playing with … well, a bunch of veterans. That’s because the Tigers, who were dismal on defense much of last season, heavily mined the transfer portal in an attempt to upgrade that side of the ball.

There was a time when Missouri defensive tackle Darius Robinson was the youngster alongside a bunch of veterans. Now he's a veteran playing with ... well, a bunch of veterans. That's because the Tigers, who were dismal on defense much of last season, heavily mined the transfer portal in an attempt to upgrade that side of the ball.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz is on his third defensive coordinator in three years at Missouri, and the Tigers are about to start their

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz is on his third defensive coordinator in three years at Missouri, and the Tigers are about to start their fifth different quarterback in the season opener in the last five years.

The Georgia rivalry is sacred — and made clear by fans. The most logical models have Tennessee and LSU as the other permanent opponents.

Dozens of agencies prepare for Super Bowl LV safety A historic Super Bowl in Tampa means law enforcement is working around the clock to keep the game and festivities safe. and last updated 2021-02-07 09:31:28-05 TAMPA, Fla. — A historic Super Bowl in Tampa means law enforcement is working around the clock to keep the game and festivities safe. Dozens of agencies from the federal, state and local levels are working collaboratively by land, air and water. “It’s been a very big unde...