Missouri Has a Florida Problem - And the Answer Is Tackling

Missouri vs. Florida preview, SEC reality check, and what it takes to reboundKevin Rutland is joined by Sean Weatherspoon and Jeremy Maclin to break down Missouri’s tough loss at Mississippi State and what it means heading into a massive home game against Florida. The conversation centers on SEC margins, defensive adjustments, and whether Missouri can make the next step without more timely plays and stronger run defense.Key topics

Mississippi State exposed Missouri’s small margin for error

The SEC schedule leaves almost no breathing room

Florida’s run game is the biggest matchup problem

Missouri’s defense has to create a catalyst

The offense has good pieces, but needs complimentary football

Missouri’s biggest issue may be finishing, not talent

Money and roster-building in the SEC matter

The quarterback slide and defender safety debate gets heated

Around college football, Florida and Georgia stood out

Missouri needs to start faster offensively.

The defense has to tackle better and create at least one or two takeaways.