Missouri: 2025 Week 16 recap

Missouri sits at No. 21 in GIE's ratings after a convincing 31–17 road win at Arkansas in Week 14. The Tigers' 8–5 record reflects a team that's found some consistency down the stretch, and that victory over a divisional opponent signals they can compete when it matters. At a rating of 14.4, Missouri occupies a middle tier of the Power Four—capable but not elite. The offense showed enough punch in Fayetteville to suggest the team has moved past some early-season volatility. With the regular season wrapping up, Missouri's remaining games will determine whether they're a bowl-game contender or something more, but the trajectory since midseason has been encouraging.