Expectations for Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri Tigers will be sky high entering the 2024 season this fall. Be honest – I have Tiger fever right now, and I’m sure you do too. It is easy to dream on the returning talent, the coaching changeover in the SEC, the manageable schedule, the expanded playoff, the proven leadership in the program, and imagine the best Missouri season in ages. I am right there with you.
But good teams do fall short of expectations. While a playoff berth is in the range of possible outcomes for the Tigers, so is, say, a 7-5 record.