Quarterback Drew Lock traded in a glitzy passing attack for a more balanced system that slowed the tempo to help manage games and along the way finished his career second to Chase Daniel in nearly every Mizzou passing category.
Runner-up: Larry Rountree’s 1,216 rushing yards were third-most in team history for a running back.
As the central cog in a much improved rush defense, middle linebacker Cale Garrett posted his second straight 100-tackle season and led the SEC with 69 solo tackles.
Runner-up: Defensive tackle Terry Beckner Jr.