The Missouri Tigers (4-6, 2-5 SEC) visited the great Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, to take on the up-tempo and fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (9-1, 5-1 SEC).
Boasting one of the nation’s Top-15 defenses, Mizzou looked to pose a challenge against the No. 2 scoring offense in the country and one of the most accurate passers in college football. Instead, the mighty Vols offense showcased its sheer talent and speed en route to a 66-24 victory.
Heisman hopeful quarterback Hendon Hooker reignited the Tennessee offense one week after a 13-point showing against the then-No.