Mizzou football dropped its fifth straight game of the season, losing to Tennessee on senior night 24-20 at Faurot Field.
The Tigers were without three starters, including tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, wide receiver Johnathon Johnson and cornerback DeMarkus Acy. Those losses showed on Saturday night, especially the absence of Acy.
Mizzou’s defense was torched for more than 400 yards passing, and all three of Tennessee’s top receivers went for more than 100 yards receiving — a school record.
The Tigers never really showed they were better than their opponent, and they used a couple trick plays to try to keep up with the Volunteers.