The Virginia Cavaliers outlasted the Missouri Tigers in a defensive struggle in the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game, at EverBank Stadium.

The offseason has arrived for Missouri football, so strap in. Between re-signing current players and the transfer portal, a frantic few weeks await.

The Tigers' Gator Bowl defeat to Virginia wasn't easy on the eyes, as the 13-7 scoreline suggests. Don't expect Pro Football Focus to make the picture any prettier.

Each year, more and more college football teams opt out of bowl game invitations, and this year is no exception. With the creation of the college football playoff, more teams have a shot to contend for a national title,

Missouri football has to fix its offense, which was the primary problem in an underwhelming-at-best 2025 season. Here's what the Tigers face to get there.

That's why Missouri's offseason offensive reset matters. Chip Lindsey, Michigan's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, was hired by head coach Eli Drinkwitz to take over play-calling in 2026, and his biggest task is straightforward: Give Missouri a passing identity.