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What to watch for: Missouri vs. Minnesota

Jason Lowenthal • January 1, 2015

No. 16 Missouri and No. 25 Minnesota will kick off from Orlando, Florida in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. Here is what to watch for in the matchup. **1. Minnesota running back...

Golden goes out on top

Andrew McCulloch • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — Markus Golden watched from the sidelines as the clock counted down for the final minute. Golden made his way onto the field with the rest of his teammates as the Tigers’ 33-17...

Murphy, Hansbrough lead Tiger offense in Citrus Bowl

Aaron Reiss • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — Maty Mauk looked at once brilliant, and then frustrating. Midway through the third quarter of the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, the sophomore quarterback escaped pressure by stepping...

Tigers rally for sweet victory

Andrew McCulloch • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — In the shadow of its own goal post, with momentum fading, the Missouri offense dug in. Sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk took the snap and handed it off to junior running back Russell...

Tigers mum on Steckel rumors

Aaron Reiss • December 14, 2014

Before Missouri senior safety Ian Simon could answer a question about Mizzou being distracted during the long break prior to its bowl game, senior defensive end Shane Ray interrupted. “Distractions,”...

From Lambs to Rams

Daniel Schmidt • December 11, 2014

Have I ever told you guys how much I love the St. Louis Rams? I've had my moments of doubt, where I've begged them to move to LA or sworn on all that is holy that I would never watch another one of their...

Citrus Bowl: Scouting the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Jason Lowenthal • December 9, 2014

No. 16 Missouri (10-3, 7-1 SEC) takes on No. 25 Minnesota (8-4, 5-3 B1G) on Jan. 1 at the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Maneater writer Jason Lowenthal scouted the Golden Gophers...

Tigers to face Minnesota in Citrus Bowl

Will Jarvis • December 7, 2014

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel clearly remembers the last time he was at the Citrus Bowl. In 1972, when Pinkel and Kent State traveled down to Orlando to play in the Tangerine Bowl — the game's former name...

With Ray absent, Tide roll Tigers

Andrew McCulloch • December 6, 2014

ATLANTA — Alabama senior quarterback Blake Sims stepped to the line and scanned the Missouri defense. He snapped the ball and dropped back into the pocket before firing a bomb down field to receiver...

Mizzou falls flat in SEC Championship

Aaron Reiss • December 6, 2014

ATLANTA — With media crowded around him, Bud Sasser paused. Mid-answer, he had to tell a member of Missouri’s football equipment staff that he wanted to keep the nameplate above his Georgia Dome locker. The...

What to watch for: Missouri vs. Alabama

Jason Lowenthal • December 5, 2014

No. 14 Missouri takes on No. 1 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game on Saturday in Atlanta. Here are five things to watch for in the game. **1. Missouri defensive coordinator Dave...

Pinkel, Saban answer pregame questions

Aaron Reiss • December 5, 2014

ATLANTA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel each met with members of the media at a news conference today in anticipation of Saturday’s Southeastern Conference Championship Game....