Missouri fell apart last year after making two straight SEC Football Championship games. Gary Pinkel resigned, the team almost quit, Maty Mauk couldn’t get clean and their offense never found a rhythm. All the while their defense remained consistent, which is probably why Missouri promoted former defensive coordinator Barry Odom to head coach. The Tigers did almost manage to make a bowl, even declining an invite at 5-7. Can they reach 6 wins and legitimately earn a bowl berth in 2016? They’ll have to start by winning more than one SEC football game.
Kentucky relived their 2014 nightmare in 2015.