The Tide Roll the Tigers in Week 1

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports After being given almost no shot, Mizzou showed some grit and kept it respectable against #2 Alabama at Faurot Field on Saturday night.

At the start of the game, Mizzou made an instant statement by forcing a 3&Out in Bama’s first possession. Unfortunately the ensuing offensive possession for the Tigers was also a very abrupt 3&Out that handed the ball right back to Mac Jones and company who proceeded to march down the field and punch it in on a Najee Harris 1-yard run.

When Mizzou got the ball back, promise ensued as the Tigers began to move the ball including a big 23-yard reception by Jalen Knox. However, on a big 4th and 2 play, Shawn Robinson and Larry…