On Monday, quarterback Drew Lock re-watched Purdue’s 35-3 beatdown on the Tigers last season. After Missouri started 1-5 in 2017, the loss to the Boilermakers seemed to sum up yet another disappointing season.
But that’s not the case anymore.
The Tigers rattled off six straight wins to go 7-5 and play in the Texas Bowl. Lock is regarded as one of the elite players in the country at his position. And most importantly, a Missouri fanbase is optimistic once again.
“We’re a different team now,” Lock said during Tuesday’s media availability. “There’s a different feel around here now, that’s the only reason I was able to watch it.