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Today we’re talking about more preseason rankings.
Last Monday the USA Today Preseason Coaches’ Poll was released where Mizzou debuted at No. 11.
Yesterday, the AP Preseason Top 25 poll came out where Mizzou was also picked 11th.
#️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ to start the season @AP_Top25 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/2iNNIDqYaC
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 12, 2024
Meanwhile, in the Football Writers Association of America Super 16 preseason poll — Mizzou is yet again at No. 11.
The FWAA-NFF Super 16 Pre-Season Poll is out. Georgia, followed by Ohio State, Texas, Oregon and Alabama in the first five. pic.twitter.com/dJQVtM3Dy6
— Football Writers Association of America (@TheFWAA) August 12, 2024
11th in the country is a respectable and deserved ranking after the breakthrough season the Tigers just had last year, but there are still some valid questions marks on this team for them to be in the Top 10.
Based off of the AP preseason poll, Mizzou would be left out of the College Football Playoff, per Quentin.
Since so many people (literally no one) asked for this, here's the 12-team College Football Playoff based on the preseason AP Top 25 pic.twitter.com/0q9Lp1vV7W
— Quentin Corpuel (@quentincorpuel) August 12, 2024
And for what it’s worth, Texas made the 4-team playoff last season as the preseason 11th ranked team.
— Eli Hoff (@byEliHoff) August 12, 2024#Mizzou is ranked No. 11 in the preseason AP Poll.
It’s the Tigers’ highest preseason ranking in the poll since 2008, when they were No. 6.
Last year’s preseason No. 11, Texas, went on to make the College Football Playoff.
Regardless, there’s something more to prove for Mizzou Football in 2024. STP.
- From Josh Matejka’s Morning Commute: It was a good weekend for Mizzou in the NFL preseason!
“The NFL kicked off its preseason slate this weekend, which saw some good action for former Tigers across the league, especially younger guys and those trying to make rosters.”
The NFL preseason is underway with former Tigers making some contributions in their first games.
- From Dan Keegan’s 2024 Top 40 Mizzou Tigers: #15 through #11
New words! Top 40 Tigers countdown rolls on at @RockMNation https://t.co/lrLSUBHPhY
— Dan Keegan (@keegsdotcom) August 12, 2024
11.) Kristian Williams — Defensive Tackle — Senior.
The lone returning contributor of last season’s underrated interior quarter, Williams will need to continue his rock-solid play — potentially with an increase in snaps — while also grabbing the open leadership mantle left by Darius Robinson. Off-season reports are glowing, and all indications are that Williams is ready to do both of those things. The Tigers rely on his steady production, and his mentorship will be critical as the team relies on a few young and inexperienced players to round out the defensive tackle rotation.
Oregon transfer Krisitan Williams rounds out this edition of Dan’s list at No. 11 as he returns for another season with the Tigers — looking to lead the defensive tackle position.
- Preseason AP Poll from Sam Snelling: Mizzou Football picked 11th
“The College Football AP Poll was released today, August 12th, for the College Football preseason and the Missouri Tigers come in with their highest preseason ranking since 2008.”
The numbers don’t lie. This is Mizzou Football’s most anticipated season since at least 2008.
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The 2024 Mizzou Football season is one that has been met with as much anticipation as any in recent memory. With Eli Drinkwitz’s program taking a huge step forward in the 2023 season, going 11-2 and securing a Cotton Bowl victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, there’s a renewed focus on what Missouri can do to put itself in the conversation for a berth in the College Football Playoff.
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This is huge and we’re so excited. Get over there and get your copy today!
- From Dylan Heinrich: Lights, Camera, Action! Mizzou Soccer ready for season following preseason press conference
“Is it important to remember that these are still exhibitions and don’t actually count? I mean yeah obviously. But looking at things on a larger scale, winning games against talented teams that are still trying definitely means something, it’s not like Mizzou was just handed a free win.”
Mizzou Soccer went 2-0 in exhibitions, highlighted by a 2-0 win over 19th ranked Wisconsin.
- Over at Rock M+, We’re keeping track of Mizzou Football’s 2025 recruiting class, the preseason Top 25 is out, plus a great piece on Tamar Bates and Mark Mitchell
Rock M Radio’s Before the Box Score: Discussing Mizzou Football and Fall Camp
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