While the Music City Bowl wasn’t quite what Mizzou had in mind as a postseason destination before the 2024 campaign, the Tigers still have a shot at meaningful history. A win over Iowa on Monday would clinch their second consecutive 10-win season for just the third time in program history.
The contest will likely be a tough one; despite Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson opting out, Mizzou will have to face a vaunted Hawkeye defense without two of its best players in Luther Burden III and Armand Membou, both of whom opted out as well.
MU head coach Eli Drinkwitz, offensive coordinator Kirby Moore and defensive coordinator Corey Batoon spoke to reporters ahead of the clash in Nashville.