Although the dream of securing an SEC East title and making a Missouri College Football Playoff appearance has faded, Mizzou still has concrete objectives in the remaining stretch.
Missouri Football Week 11 Bowl Predictions
The No. 14 Missouri Tigers (7-2, 3-2 SEC) faced their second defeat of the season on the road against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, losing 30-21 last Saturday, and subsequently, their SEC East title and College Football Playoff aspirations slipped away.
Nevertheless, with three games left in the regular season, Mizzou has significant stakes, and achieving a 10-2 record remains a realistic goal.
A 10-2 record would unquestionably thrust Missouri into contention for a New Year’s Six Bowl bid, and this pursuit kicks off with a crucial game on Saturday against the No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers, determining the second-place holder in the SEC East standings.
What significance does a 10-win regular season hold for Mizzou? Brandon Kiley points out on the Before the Box Score Podcast that this feat has only been accomplished four times in the program’s history: 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2014.
The Tennessee game on Saturday will be highly uncertain, but Mizzou is expected to be substantial favorites against Florida and Arkansas. Brace yourself for an exciting final three weeks of the regular season.
Currently, let’s examine the bowl projections for Mizzou entering Week 11.
CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm: Predicts the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against North Carolina (Dec. 29 in Jacksonville) at 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN
($) ESPN’s Mark Schlabach: Anticipates the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
($) ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura: Foresees the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Kansas State (Dec. 29 in Memphis) at 2:30 p.m. CST on ESPN
Action Network’s Brett McMurphy: Projects the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
($) The Athletic: Predicts the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl against Tulane (Dec. 30 in Atlanta) at 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN
FOX Sports: Envisions the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
Saturday Down South: Favors the ReliaQuest Bowl against North Carolina (Jan. 1 in Tampa) at 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN2
Sporting News: Anticipates the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Tampa) at 11:00 a.m. CST on ABC
247Sports: Projects the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
Athlon Sports: Predicts the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Clemson (Dec. 29 in Jacksonville) at 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN
USA Today: Foresees the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
College Football News: Projects the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
College Football Network: Foresees the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa (Jan. 1 in Orlando) at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC
Total count: Citrus (8), Gator (2), ReliaQuest (1), Liberty (1), Peach (1)
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Iowa on New Year’s Day currently holds the popular vote. Remarkably, Mizzou is now projected to be part of an NY6 bowl for the first time this season (via The Athletic). Expect numerous NY6 projections next week if Mizzou secures a victory against Tennessee on Saturday.
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