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2020 Schedule
6-6, 4th in SEC - East
Recruits to watch at the Under Armour All-America Game
Several top high school football prospects are expected to announce their college decisions at Thursday's Under Armour All-America Game.
The coaches poised for bigger and better jobs in the future
Now that the coaching cycle is over, we look at which coaches set themselves up for promotions in 2020.
College football recruiting grades after signing day
Now that college football's early signing period is over, we grade each Power 5 school (and Notre Dame) on how they fared in recruiting.
Drinkwitz lands important pieces for Mizzou (1:28)
Grading college football's new coaching hires from best to worst: Kiffin, Leach take on the state of Mississippi
This year's coaching cycle saw few high-profile jobs open, while Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin move to the state of Mississippi.
This Just In
Four-star OLB Antonio Doyle (No. 103 in ESPN 300; St. Louis. Mo./Lutheran North) verbally commits to Texas A&M. Doyle, who originally committed to Missouri, also considered offers from Illinois and Oklahoma.
Arkansas hires ex-Missouri coach Odom as DC
Former Missouri coach Barry Odom has been hired to be Arkansas' defensive coordinator.
College football's best players in every defensive category
Pro Football Focus digs into the numbers and breaks down who was the best this season all over the defensive side of the ball.
The best high school football recruits this decade
Who are the best high school football prospects this past decade? Kyler Murray, Leonard Fournette and Jadeveon Clowney are some familiar names.
Drinkwitz: This is an opportunity of a lifetime (3:20)
New Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz predicts success
Eli Drinkwitz was introduced Tuesday as the new football coach at Missouri, laying out his vision for the once-proud program with unwavering confidence and bold proclamations.
Sources: Missouri finalizing deal to hire Drinkwitz
Eliah Drinkwitz has reached an agreement to become Missouri's next head football coach, and a deal is being finalized, sources told ESPN.
This Just In
Eli Drinkwitz has reached an agreement to become Missouri's next head football coach and a deal is being finalized, sources told ESPN's Chris Low. Drinkwitz guided Appalachian State to the Sun Belt Conference championship this season in his first year in Boone.
Projecting all 41 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff
See how our experts envision the entire bowl schedule with the final selections so close to being announced.
Projecting all 41 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff
With less than a week to go until the final selections are made, see how our experts envision the entire bowl schedule playing out.
Missouri TE Okwuegbunam entering NFL draft
Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam announced Monday that he is entering the NFL draft. The 2018 John Mackey Award finalist is ranked by ESPN's Mel Kiper as the No. 6 tight end among draft prospects.
Projecting all 41 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff
See how our experts envision the entire bowl season playing out.
Who could Missouri hire as its next football coach?
Missouri has fired football coach Barry Odom. Who are the top candidates to replace him?
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
Missouri announces coach Barry Odom's dismissal. Athletic director Jim Sterk statement: "As a program, we had tremendous momentum coming into the 2019 season with the opening of the new south end zone facility as well as other strategic investments in our football program. However, we lost a great deal of that energy during the last half of the season. This decision was difficult to make but was necessary."
Mizzou fires Odom after going 25-25 in 4 seasons
Barry Odom is out as Missouri's head coach after going 25-25 in four seasons at his alma mater.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
SOURCES: Missouri has fired coach Barry Odom after four seasons. PowerMizzou.com first reported the news. Athletic director Jim Sterk informed the coaching staff this morning. Odom finishes 25-25. The Tigers completed their season Friday at 6-6.
Powell, Missouri snap 5-game skid with win over Arkansas
Third-string quarterback Taylor Powell came off the bench Friday and led Missouri to three scoring drives and a come-from-behind 24-14 win over Arkansas, snapping the Tigers’ five-game losing streak in both teams’ season finale.
Missouri's 2019 bowl ban upheld after appeal
Missouri's bowl ban for this season has been upheld by an NCAA appeals committee, the school announced Tuesday. The Tigers, at 5-6 overall, could have qualified for a bowl game by beating Arkansas on Friday.
Projecting all 41 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff
As the regular season winds down, see how our experts envision the entire bowl season playing out.
2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards222.673rd
Rushing Yards151.774th
Points For27.6216th
Points Against19.4
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javian Hester | WR | Signed | 81 |
| Kevon Billingsley | DE | Committed | 80 |
| Jay Maclin | WR | Signed | 78 |
| Benjamin Key | DT | Committed | 78 |
| Elijah Young | WR | Signed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | C. Coffman | John Mackey Award |