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Missouri’s opener against Alabama brings a rare situation

The Missouri Tigers begin this 2020 season in uncharted waters. Not only does the Eli Drinkwitz era begin with so much uncertainty, but their season opener will be unlike any other in recent memory.

While it sure is going to be a daunting task to face the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide with a prime-time kick on ESPN to begin the season, it just sounds a whole lot more intriguing than the alternative in having to play Central Arkansas mid-afternoon on the SEC Alternate channel (apologies, and no offense to them).

Playing a season opener against a conference opponent and a ranked foe?