Individually, there’s some really nice takeaways. For example, Nick Bolton is still phenomenal. Racking up 17 tackles, no matter the result of the game, is an impressive feat.
Larry Rountree III is an elite running back in the SEC. Through two games against high level competition, and with an (at times) suspect offensive line, Rountree is averaging just under five yards a carry. That will play.
Those two showcased themselves so well, they were earning praise from the local beat in Knoxville:
After watching Mizzou again in person today, I’ll say again that Larry Rountree and Nick Bolton are fantastic players and would help any team.