The Tigers are second nationally in tackles for loss at 8.83 per game.
They are seventh in scoring defense, allowing 16.2 points per game.
They are seventh in pass defense, allowing 169.3 yards per game.
They are ninth in total defense, allowing 302.0 yards per game.
That’s a top-10 finish in every important statistical category except for turnovers.
By the way, Missouri finished 117th in time of possession this season. That means that only 11 defenses were on the field longer than the Tigers.
Here’s what those numbers looked like for Mizzou in 2014 under Dave Steckel.