With the start of a new season marks the return of the Missouri Analytics MVPs series where the best players for the Tigers analytically-speaking, who otherwise go overlooked, can shine on the center stage. For those who don’t understand the analytics, my substack has primers for the offense, and you’ll also find a legend for the players involved in this piece.
Because the offense averaged over five yards per carry and didn’t allow a single sack, and the defense was the only unit in the country to allow less than 100 yards in week one, there were plenty of options to choose from.