4. The most frustrating game possible – for Missouri
Missouri has SEC talent.
It has the better all-around players, the better athletes, and the parts that should’ve been able to push past Army – and they almost did.
If you had told the Missouri coaches that Army would outgain the Tigers by 16 rushing yards, they’d have assumed it was an easy win.
Missouri’s offensive line destroyed Army’s defensive front – almost.
There were chances to keep drives alive – but Army’s D came through on a few huge fourth downs.
There were chances in the first half to put the game away – but Army’s D came through with a few huge stops. The Tiger field goals were nice, but the halftime score should’ve been at least 24-7 and game over. Instead, three field goals kept Army alive.
There was a chance to win the game, and Missouri’s offense almost got it done with the brilliant late touchdown drive – and then Brady Cook missed a wide open two-point conversion attempt that would’ve made it a three point game.
It was all right there for the taking, but …