The Missouri football season is two-thirds complete and already feels like a lost cause after back-to-back losses at Vanderbilt and Kentucky. Barry Odom didn’t have any great answers for his team’s latest defeat late Saturday night in Lexington, Ky., a game that raised more questions and concerns about this team, the state of the program and Odom’s future.
With a bye week and games left to play, it feels too early to start mindlessly speculating about coaching searches and replacement candidates. We’ll save that talk for when it’s necessary.
For now, it’s time to explore the most recent meltdown, a 29-7 loss at Kentucky, a middling SEC East team with a one-dimensional offense and rebuilt defense.