To this point, the Tigers are weighing heavier in the win column by one game, after short-changing itself a week ago in a close, miserable loss to No. 11 Kentucky.
With the win over Florida, the Tigers are another game closer to becoming bowl eligible. The most recent projection from ESPN pits Mizzou against Duke in either the Music City Bowl, or the Belk Bowl.
Unlike its previous games – games prior to Kentucky, at least – the Tigers did not let up on Florida once they had established their lead. Quarterback Drew Lock made smart decisions with the ball, and Missouri welcomed its No.