COLUMBIA, Mo. — Get out the thumbtacks and string. It’s time to think out a web of what-ifs.
If Arkansas and can beat Texas, Tennessee beats Georgia, Auburn beats Texas A&M, Vanderbilt beats LSU, Texas beats Texas A&M and Vanderbilt beats Tennessee, then Missouri could finish second in the Southeastern Conference based on its league opponent win percentages, record against common opponents — actually, let’s not do that.
Technically, there exists a path for Mizzou to reach the SEC title game and the College Football Playoff. But because the Tigers already lost what was branded a CFP elimination game a few weeks ago to Alabama, that outcome is functionally toast.