A winning start to Southeastern Conference play, a trophy returned to Columbia, Missouri, and a Missouri team that covered its flaws with an effective rushing attack.
The Tigers (4-0, 1-0) got past South Carolina (2-2, 0-2) by a 29-20 scoreline on Saturday. As always, the Post-Dispatch is looking back at the game through Pro Football Focus' array of grades and advanced stats.
Among the highlights:
- Ahmad Hardy's continued production of gaudy stats
- The impacts of game flow on snap distribution among receivers and defensive linemen
- How PFF graded a shaky day in the MU secondary
All of that, plus complete snap counts, is below.