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Pinkel: Franklin will start against Ole Miss

Katherine Knott • November 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Senior quarterback James Franklin will most likely start against Ole Miss on Nov. 22 following the bye week, coach Gary Pinkel said. Franklin, sidelined three games with a shoulder...

Family-style offensive line propels running game

Katherine Knott • November 6, 2013

Missouri football’s explosive offense starts in the trenches. Never mind the accolades the offensive line has received so far this season. For the Missouri players who line up with each other, the line...

Undefeated Chiefs deserve respect

Derek Franks • November 6, 2013

If ever there was a team that was overlooked despite being the only unbeaten team left, it would be the 2013 Kansas City Chiefs. Even though they are a league-leading 9-0, most experts and fans are almost...

Mauk volunteers both legs and arm in thrashing of Tennessee

Matt Muenzberg • November 3, 2013

After a cold start, Mauktober transitioned pleasantly into November. Redshirt freshman quarterback Maty Mauk missed his first four targets but picked it up with both his arm and his legs from there on...

E.J. Gaines returns as defense shuts down Volunteers

Jacob Bogage • November 3, 2013

E.J. Gaines, ailing with injured quadriceps, was forced to watch from the sideline when then-No. 5 Missouri blew a 17-point lead to South Carolina on Homecoming. A week later, the senior cornerback was...

Andrew Baggett leaves errant kick in the past

Katherine Knott • October 30, 2013

His stomach dropped when he saw the ball hit the upright. “There is no worse feeling,” sophomore placekicker Andrew Baggett said. “I wanted to crawl in a hole and disappear for a day or two, but...

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...