On Oct. 8, Missouri will welcome Nebraska to Columbia for a crucial matchup to open Big 12 play.

In the 12 days between now and then, the Tigers will have ample opportunity to prepare for the No. 25 Cornhuskers, a team that many consider to be the frontrunner for the North Division title. But as the Tigers head into their bye week following Friday night's 31-21 win over Nevada, the extra preparation may prove to be timely in more ways than one.

A perfect 4-0 following the conclusion of non-conference play, Missouri (ranked No. 21 in the Coaches' poll) is far from a perfect team. Winning will mask some of the deficiencies, but those that have popped up durin...

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