The Tigers are back in a bowl game, ladies and gentlemen. It’s the first time Missouri has played in a bowl game in back-to-back seasons since 2017-2018. It’s worth noting that bowl games don’t mean what they once did. The games have been devalued by opt-outs, players declaring early for the NFL Draft and the College Football Playoff.
That is not to suggest these games don’t matter. They’re still fun! It’s one last opportunity to watch your favorite team play with this group of players. Predicting what will happen is nearly impossible. The rosters aren’t the same as they were in the regular season.