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Who’s to blame?

Derek Franks • October 30, 2013

What was your reaction after Missouri’s stunning homecoming loss to South Carolina on Saturday? Did you hang your head in anguish? Did you scream your frustrations at the top of your lungs like me?...

Mizzou falls to South Carolina on homecoming

Matt Muenzberg • October 27, 2013

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said the games don’t come down to one play. But at fourth-and-goal from the seven-yard line, down by three in double overtime, the No. 5 Tigers needed three points to extend...

Jadeveon Clowney’s quiet impact

Jack Witthaus • October 27, 2013

Quietly, he left Faurot Field, holding an unmarked pepperoni pizza box and chrome Dre Beats as he faced a cheering South Carolina throng. Turning around, Jadeveon Clowney posed for a photo with a man...

Wild week in SEC proof Mizzou still has work to do

Derek Franks • October 23, 2013

Man, I just finally took a breath. That was one of the craziest weekends of college football in a long time. Remember all of that hoopla about the Southeastern Conference having eight teams in the top...

Top 5 ranking does not change Tigers’ focus

Katherine Knott • October 22, 2013

Two wins against ranked opponents has changed the conversation about the No. 5 Missouri Tigers. They are in the driver’s seat of the Southeastern Conference East division and have the potential to challenge...

Baggett, No. 14 Mizzou sail past No. 22 Gators

Jack Witthaus • October 19, 2013

Today, sophomore kicker Andrew Baggett hit from 43, 19, 39, 33 and 28 yards. Relying on his boot, No. 14 Missouri (7-0, 3-0 SEC) stormed past No. 22 Florida (4-3, 3-2 SEC), 36-17. With the win, Missouri...

For Mizzou offense, Mauk madness

Matt Muenzberg • October 19, 2013

Some might say No. 14 Missouri was the Southeastern Conference’s best kept secret going into the season. Missouri’s best kept secret going into Saturday’s 36-17 win against Florida was a play call. Redshirt...

Freshman Aarion Penton’s impact plays fuel rabid Tiger defense

Jack Witthaus • October 19, 2013

E.J. Gaines had one more bit of advice for Aarion Penton. “He just told me, ‘It’s your time,’” Penton said. “Just be yourself and play. And that’s just what I did.” Senior captain...

Business as usual with Maty Mauk in, James Franklin out

Matt Muenzberg • October 16, 2013

With freshman Maty Mauk set to fill in for injured starter James Franklin this week against Florida, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was asked multiple times how Mauk’s presence would change the Tigers’...

Oh, how good it feels to be wrong

Derek Franks • October 16, 2013

Surprised. Ecstatic. Baffled. These are just some of the many crazy emotions and feelings going through anyone who has the slightest tie to Mizzou this week. To say there is a sense of optimism in Columbia...

James Franklin stays positive in wake of injury

Katherine Knott • October 14, 2013

A sprained shoulder will keep senior quarterback James Franklin on the sidelines for three to five weeks, coach Gary Pinkel said at his weekly press conference. “I am not real worried about the timeline...

Can Missouri beat Georgia?

Joe Trezza • October 9, 2013

It’s hard to forget what happened last year when Georgia came to town. Well, it’s hard to forget the outcome. Missouri led for almost three quarters in its first ever Southeastern Conference...