Defensive issues
Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak passed for 406 yards and four touchdowns on 29-of-34 attempts.
The Tigers’ defense had issues all game trying to adjust and make the right pre-snap reads. In the third quarter, LSU secondary players Eli Ricks and Todd Harris busted on a coverage and gave up a 41-yard touchdown pass that allowed Missouri to tie the game.
Missed tackles were also an issue as the LSU defenders struggled to bring down the Missouri ball handlers.