Missouri’s defense made history against Kentucky… and not in a good way
By Adam Spencer
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When the Missouri Tigers hired defensive coordinator Barry Odom to take over for Gary Pinkel entering the 2016 season, it was expected that the defense would continue to be a bright spot.
Eight games into the 2016 season, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
In what will likely be a blowout loss to Kentucky, the Tigers reached a historic level of ineptitude, allowing 500+ yards of total offense for the fourth-straight game:
Mizzou's defense has given up 500+ yards in four straight games for the first time ever.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
The precipitous drop in Mizzou’s defensive efficiency has to have those involved in the program worried.
A stout defense has been Mizzou’s calling card in recent years. Without that, the Tigers don’t have much to keep them competitive in a brutal conference like the SEC.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
