2007 Missouri Tigers football team

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2007 Missouri Tigers football
Missouri Tigers old logo.svg
National champion (Anderson & Hester)
Big 12 North co-champion
Cotton Bowl Classic champion
Big 12 Championship, L 17–38 vs. Oklahoma
Conference Big 12 Conference
DivisionNorth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 5
APNo. 4
Record12–2 (7–1 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Dave Christensen (7th season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus (7th season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Faurot Field
(Capacity: 68,349)
Seasons
←  2006
2008  →
2007 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 4 Missouri xy  7 –1   12 –2  
No. 7 Kansas x%  7 –1   12 –1  
Colorado  4 –4   6 –7  
Kansas State  3 –5   5 –7  
Nebraska  2 –6   5 –7  
Iowa State  2 –6   3 –9  
South Division
No. 8 Oklahoma xy$  6 –2   11 –3  
No. 10 Texas  5 –3   10 –3  
No. 22 Texas Tech  4 –4   9 –4  
Oklahoma State  4 –4   7 –6  
Texas A&M  4 –4   7 –6  
Baylor  0 –8   3 –9  
Championship: Oklahoma 38, Missouri 17
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2007 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gary Pinkel and played their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

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The team was led by junior quarterback Chase Daniel, a Heisman Trophy candidate [1] [2] [3] [4] who finished fourth in voting behind Tim Tebow, Darren McFadden, and Colt Brennan. In the preseason, the Tigers were picked by some to win the Big 12 North. [5]

On November 24, Missouri won their 11th game of the season by beating their arch-rival Kansas Jayhawks 36–28, in the Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The victory sealed Mizzou's berth into the 2007 Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma.

The Tigers won over 9 games in a season for the first time since 1969, and were ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll for the first time since 1960. [6] This ranking lead to the Tigers' first ever appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. The Tigers also achieved their highest BCS ranking in history, at No. 1 after the Border Showdown.

After losing the Big 12 Championship game 38–17 to the Sooners, Missouri was chosen to play Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas, in which the Tigers prevailed 38–7 to complete their 12–2 season.

Five Tiger starters were named to the Associated Press All-American teams. Senior tight end Martin Rucker and freshman wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (as an all-purpose player) were named as first team selections, while junior quarterback Chase Daniel and junior safety William Moore were named to the second team. Senior center Adam Spieker was a third team selection. [7]

The Anderson & Hester rankings listed the team as National Champions, however the school does not claim the title. [8]

Chase Daniel takes a snap in the first quarter of the 2007 Mizzou vs. Nebraska football game. Missouri won the game on Saturday, October 6, 41-6 Mizzou and Nebraska 2007.JPG
Chase Daniel takes a snap in the first quarter of the 2007 Mizzou vs. Nebraska football game. Missouri won the game on Saturday, October 6, 41–6

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 12:30 p.m.vs. Illinois *
 ESPN2 W 40–3462,352
September 85:00 p.m.at Ole Miss *
W 38–2550,897
September 151:00 p.m. Western Michigan *
W 52–2453,480
September 221:00 p.m.No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State *No. 25
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
W 38–1756,137 [9]
October 68:15 p.m.No. 25 Nebraska No. 17
 ESPN W 41–670,049
October 135:30 p.m.at No. 6 Oklahoma No. 11
 FSN L 31–4185,041
October 202:30 p.m.No. 22 Texas Tech Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 15
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 ABC [10] W 41–1063,396
October 271:00 p.m. Iowa State No. 13
W 42–2853,386
November 35:30 p.m. [11] at Colorado No. 9
FSN [11] W 55–1051,483
November 1011:30 a.m. Texas A&M No. 7
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
FSNW 40–2664,945
November 1711:30 a.m.at Kansas State No. 6
FSNW 49–3248,406
November 247:00 p.m.vs. No. 2 Kansas No. 3
ABCW 36–2880,537
December 17:00 p.m.vs. No. 9 Oklahoma No. 1
ABCL 17–3862,585
January 1, 200810:40 a.m.vs. No. 25 Arkansas *No. 7
 FOX W 38–773,114
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Central time

Game summaries

Vs. Illinois

Missouri Tigers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers71614340
Fighting Illini6021734

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

  • Date: September 1
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 62,352
  • Referee: John Bible
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Pasch, Andre Ware, Jimmy Dykes
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIZ – Cornelius Brown 100-yard fumble return (run failed), 4:55. Tigers 13–6.
  • MIZ – William Franklin 2-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 0:20. Tigers 20–6. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 2:50.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Tigers 23–6. Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:13.

Third quarter

  • ILL – Rashard Mendenhall 25-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 12:31. Tigers 23–13. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 2:29.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 25-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 10:03. Tigers 30–13. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:28.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 66-yard punt return (Jeff Wolfert kick), 6:11. Tigers 37–13.
  • ILL – Eddie McGee 16-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 4:08. Tigers 37–20. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:03.
  • ILL – Kyle Hudson 41-yard pass from Eddie McGee (Jason Reda kick), 2:47. Tigers 37–27. Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:07.

Fourth quarter

  • ILL – Rashard Mendenhall 4-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 13:48. Tigers 37–34. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:10.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 32-yard field goal, 8:32. Tigers 40–34. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 1:49.
StatisticsMIZILL
First downs2523
Total yards429435
Rushing yards70119
Passing yards359316
Turnovers35
Time of possession29:2330:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing Chase Daniel 37/54, 359 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Tony Temple 17 rushes, 33 yards
Receiving Martin Rucker 10 receptions, 86 yards
IllinoisPassingEddie McGee17/31, 257 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDaniel Dufrene6 rushes, 58 yards
Receiving Arrelious Benn 5 receptions, 74 yards

At Ole Miss

Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers02810038
Rebels0712625

at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi

  • Date: September 8
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 90 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,897
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • MIZ – William Franklin 10-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 14:55. Tigers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:01.
  • MIZ – William Franklin 40-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 9:52. Tigers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:38.
  • MIZ – Martin Rucker 40-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 4:24. Tigers 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 1:54.
  • MISS – Shay Hodge 5-yard pass from Seth Adams (Joshua Shene kick), 1:09. Tigers 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:07.
  • MIZ – Chase Coffman 7-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 0:04. Tigers 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 0:57.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Greg Bracey 37-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 13:48. Tigers 35–7. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:05.
  • MISS – Mike Wallace 68-yard pass from Seth Adams (pass failed), 12:53. Tigers 35–13. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:47.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 27-yard field goal, 9:40. Tigers 38–13. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 3:05.
  • MISS – Greg Hardy 3-yard pass from Seth Adams (pass failed), 4:24. Tigers 38–19. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 5:10.

Fourth quarter

  • MISS – B. J. Green-Ellis 2-yard run (pass failed), 14:56. Tigers 38–25. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51.
StatisticsMIZMISS
First downs2926
Total yards548534
Rushing yards218229
Passing yards330305
Turnovers02
Time of possession28:2731:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingChase Daniel31/42, 330 yards, 5 TD
RushingTony Temple17 rushes, 123 yards
Receiving William Franklin 8 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD
Ole MissPassing Seth Adams 23/41, 305 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingB. J. Green-Ellis33 rushes, 226 yards, TD
Receiving Mike Wallace 7 receptions, 136 yards, TD

Western Michigan

Western Michigan Broncos at Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Broncos0371424
Tigers141771452

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: September 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 58 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,480
  • Referee: Ross Smith
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsWMUMIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving

No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State

No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State Redbirds at No. 25 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 14 (FCS) Redbirds370717
No. 25 Tigers14107738

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: September 22
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 56,137
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsILSTMIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Illinois StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving

No. 25 Nebraska

No. 25 Nebraska Cornhuskers at No. 17 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 25 Cornhuskers33006
No. 17 Tigers14614741

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

StatisticsNEBMIZ
First downs2032
Total yards297606
Rushing yards74195
Passing yards235411
Turnovers10
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NebraskaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassingChase Daniel33-47, 401 yards, 2 TD
RushingChase Daniel11 carries, 72 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMartin Rucker9 receptions, 109 yards, 1 TD

At No. 6 Oklahoma

No. 11 Missouri Tigers at No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 11 Tigers7314731
No. 6 Sooners10761841

at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

StatisticsMIZOKLA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving
OklahomaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

No. 22 Texas Tech

No. 22 Texas Tech Red Raiders at No. 15 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 22 Red Raiders0100010
No. 15 Tigers10771741

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: October 6
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,396
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • TV announcers (ABC): Ron Franklin, Ed Cunningham, Jack Arute
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • MIZ – Stryker Sulak 38-yard interception return (Jeff Wolfert kick), 10:21. Tigers 7–0.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 21-yard field goal, 2:13. Tigers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 4:48.

Second quarter

  • TTU – Edward Britton 68-yard pass from Graham Harrel (Alex Trlica kick), 6:39. Tigers 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:40.
  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 1-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 5:05. Tigers 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:27.
  • TTU – Alex Trlica 45-yard field goal, 0:22. Tigers 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 0:27.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 3-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 7:34. Tigers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:10.

Fourth quarter

  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 1-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 14:04. Tigers 31–10. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 4:58.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 57-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 9:36. Tigers 38–10. Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:52.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 39-yard field goal, 4:40. Tigers 41–10. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 3:01.
StatisticsTTUMIZ
First downs2323
Total yards388422
Rushing yards-9212
Passing yards397210
Turnovers42
Time of possession31:4428:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas TechPassing Graham Harrell 44/69, 397 yards, TD, 4 INT
RushingShannon Woods10 rushes, 30 yards
Receiving Danny Amendola 11 receptions, 94 yards
MissouriPassingChase Daniel14/19, 210 yards, TD, INT
RushingDerrick Washington9 rushes, 66 yards
ReceivingChase Coffman3 receptions, 53 yards

Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones at No. 13 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cyclones0147728
No. 13 Tigers14615742

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: October 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 53,386
StatisticsISUMIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Iowa StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Colorado

No. 9 Missouri Tigers at Colorado Buffaloes – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 9 Tigers72417755
Buffaloes1000010

at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado

  • Date: November 3
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. CDT/4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 51,483
  • TV announcers (FSN): Joel Meyers, Dave Lapham, Jim Knox
StatisticsMIZCOL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ColoradoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Texas A&M

Texas A&M Aggies at No. 7 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Aggies2710726
No. 7 Tigers71701640

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: November 10
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 64,945
  • TV announcers (FSN): Joel Meyers, Dave Lapham, Jim Knox, Dan McLaughlin
StatisticsTAMUMIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kansas State

No. 6 Missouri Tigers at Kansas State Wildcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 6 Tigers147141449
Wildcats997732

at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas

  • Date: November 17
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 48,406
  • TV announcers (FSN): Bill Land, Gary Reasons, Emily Jones
StatisticsMIZKSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs. No. 2 Kansas

No. 3 Missouri Tigers vs. No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 3 Tigers7714836
No. 2 Jayhawks0072128

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

StatisticsMIZKU
First downs2923
Total yards519391
Rushing yards15142
Passing yards381371
Turnovers02
Time of possession22:2213:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingChase Daniel40/49 361 yards, 3 TDS
RushingTony Temple22 carries, 98 yards
ReceivingDanario Alexander8 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
KansasPassingTodd Reesing28/49 349 yards, 2 TDS, 2 INTS
RushingBrandon McAnderson14 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDexton Fields8 receptions, 116 yards, 1 TD

Vs. No. 9 Oklahoma (Big 12 Championship Game)

No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 1 Missouri Tigers (2007 Big 12 Championship Game) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 9 Sooners014141038
No. 1 Tigers3110216

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: December 1
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 62,585
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit, Lisa Salters
StatisticsOKLAMIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OklahomaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Missouri fans in front of the Alamo before the game. Missouri football fans at Alamo.jpg
Missouri fans in front of the Alamo before the game.

Vs. Arkansas (Cotton Bowl Classic)

No. 7 Missouri Tigers vs. No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks (2008 Cotton Bowl Classic) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 7 Tigers77141038
No. 25 Razorbacks00707

at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

StatisticsMIZARK
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ArkansasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

2007 Missouri Tigers football roster (as of August 31, 2007 Archived January 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine )

Wide receivers

  •  2 William Franklin Senior
  •  4 Jason Ray – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 6 Sanford Gooden - Redshirt.svg Freshman
  •  8 Jared Perry – Sophomore
  •  9 Jeremy Maclin – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 28 Adam Casey – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 30 Drew Yanker – Freshman
  • 31 Michael Oldroyd – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 36 Tyrone Reece – Sophomore
  • 81 Danario Alexander – Sophomore
  • 84 Tommy Saunders – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 85 Greg Bracey – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 86 Chris Gares – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 87 Lucas Null – Senior
  • 88 Forrest Shock – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 89 Blake May – Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Offensive line

  • 51 James Stigall – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 54 Chris Tipton – Senior
  • 55 Jayson Palmgren – Freshman
  • 57 Tony Ploudre – Freshman
  • 58 Brendan Donaldson – Freshman
  • 60 Bryan Webb – Freshman
  • 61 Colin Brown – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 62 Tim Barnes – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 63 Ryan Schleusner – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 65 Mike Prince – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 66 Austin Wuebbels – Freshman
  • 67 J. T. Beasley – Freshman
  • 68 Dain Wise – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 69 Jesse Hernandez "Redshirt Freshman
  • 71 Monte Wyrick – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 72 Elvis Fisher – Freshman
  • 73 Thomas Hellm – Freshman
  • 76 Ryan Madison – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 77 Adam Spieker – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 78 Kurtis Gregory – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 79 Tyler Luellen – Redshirt.svg Senior

Tight ends

  • 33 Levi Hamilton – Junior
  • 43 Jon Gissinger – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 45 Chase Coffman – Junior
  • 48 Caleb Medley – Freshman
  • 49 Joshua Biship – Sophomore
  • 82 Martin Rucker – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 93 Andy Loyd – Redshirt.svg Freshman
 

Quarterbacks

  •  5 Dominic Grooms – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 10 Chase Daniel – Junior
  • 11 Jimmy Costello – Freshman
  • 13 J. P. Tillman – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 14 Chase Patton – Redshirt.svg Junior

Running backs

  •  1 Jimmy Jackson – Redshirt.svg Junior
  •  3 Marcus Woods – Redshirt.svg Senior
  •  7 Earl Goldsmith – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 22 Tony Temple – Senior
  • 24 Derrick Washington – Freshman
  • 26 De'Vion Moore – Freshman
  • 46 Shawn Scott – Sophomore

Defensive line

  • 38 Stryker Sulak – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 39 Tyler Crane – Freshman
  • 47 Jaysen Corbett – Junior
  • 48 Tommy Chavis – Junior
  • 50 Jason Townson – Junior
  • 53 Terrell Resonno – Freshman
  • 59 Zach Milligan – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 75 Brandon Shipman – Sophomore
  • 90 Dominique Hamilton – Freshman
  • 91 Charles Gaines – Senior
  • 92 Andy Maples – Junior
  • 93 John Stull – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 94 Evander Hood – Junior
  • 95 Chris Earnhardt – Freshman
  • 95 Steven Blair – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 96 Jaron Baston – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 98 Bart Coslet – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 99 Lorenzo Williams – Redshirt.svg Senior

Linebackers

  •  2 Connell Davis – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  •  5 Van Alexander – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 12 Sean Weatherspoon – Sophomore
  • 18 Steve Redmond – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 25 Aaron O'Neal – Redshirt.svg Junior †
  • 30 Marquis Booker – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 33 Luke Lambert – Freshman
  • 34 Brock Christopher – Junior
  • 40 Andrew Gachkar – Freshman
  • 41 John Ruth – Senior
  • 45 Marlon Galbreath – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 49 Michael Keck – Freshman
  • 53 Jeff Gettys – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 64 Joe Schumacher – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 74 Stephon Hayden – Sophomore
 

Safety

  • 14 Scipio Daniels – Freshman
  • 16 Devin Lenauer – Freshman

Strong Safety

  •  1 William Moore Redshirt.svg Junior
  •  8 Justin Garrett – Junior
  • 10 Gilbert Moye – Freshman
  • 13 Cornelius Brown – Senior
  • 24 Mack Breed – Redshirt.svg Junior

Free Safety

  •  4 Travis Cardoza – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 15 Del Howard – Sophomore

Defensive backs

  •  3 Darnell Terrell – Senior
  •  4 James Aldridge – Freshman
  •  6 Paul Simpson – Senior
  •  7 La'Roderick Thomas – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 11 Tremane Vaughns – Junior
  • 19 Carl Gettis – Freshman
  • 20 Kevin Rutland – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 20 Erik Ruin – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 21 Castine Bridges – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 28 Hardy Ricks – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 31 Trey Hobson – Freshman
  • 33 John Gill – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 35 Matt Davis – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 41 Ryan Sutherlin – Freshman
  • 43 Tony Buhr – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 26 Terris Phillips – Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Punters

  • 36 Jake Harry – Junior
  • 90 Adam Crossett – Redshirt.svg Senior

Kickers

† Starter at position     † LB Aaron O'Neal died on July 13, 2005, but remained on the Tigers' roster for the remainder of his eligibility

Coaching staff

NamePositionYears
at MU		Alma mater (Year)
Gary Pinkel [12] Head coach7 Kent State (1975)
Dave Christensen (assistant head coach)Offensive coordinator
Quarterbacks, Offensive Line		7 Western Washington (1985)
Matt Eberflus (associate head coach)Defensive coordinator
Safeties		7 Toledo (1993)
Cornell FordCornerbacks7 Toledo (1991)
Andy HillWide receivers12 University of Missouri (1985)
Brian JonesRunning backs7 Connecticut (1981)
Craig KuligowskiDefensive line7 Toledo (1991)
Dave Steckel Linebackers7 Kutztown (1982)
Bruce WalkerTight ends
Assistant offensive line		7 Central Washington (1983)
David YostQuarterbacks
Recruiting coordinator		7 Kent State (1992)
Barry Odom Assistant ad for football operations5 University of Missouri (1999)
Nick OtterbacherDirector of football recruiting4 Toledo (2002)

Coaching staff from: "Missouri Tigers – 2007 Roster". CSTV.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

Rankings

Big 12 Conference
ConfOverall
TeamWLWLPFPA
North
Missouri71122520319
Kansas 71121532192
Colorado 4467331353
Kansas State 3557422370
Nebraska 2657401455
Iowa State 2639218381
South
Oklahoma 62113564236
Texas 53103432295
Texas Tech 4494501309
Oklahoma State4476401351
Texas A&M 4476346313
Baylor0839218444
Championship:Oklahoma 38, Missouri 17
Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
RV = Received votes ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP RVRVRV2520171116139763 (1)1 (45)74
Coaches RVRVRV25201711171397642 (17)75
Harris Not released211811171397631 (57)7Not released
BCS Not released1613965416Not released

Statistics

(through Cotton Bowl Classic, Jan. 1, 2008)

MUOpp
Scoring558326
   Points per Game39.923.3
FIRST DOWNS378286
   Rushing14090
   Passing215178
   Penalty2318
RUSHING YARDAGE2,4671,709
  Gained2,8922,106
  Lost-425-397
  Rushing Attempts530476
  Average per Rush4.73.6
  Average per Game176.2122.1
  TDs Rushing 29  20
PASSING YARDAGE4,3973,596
  Comp-Att-Int394-582–13347–560–17
  Average per Pass7.66.4
  Average per Catch11.210.4
  Average per Game314.1256.9
  TDs Passing3418
TOTAL OFFENSE6,8645,305
  Total Plays1,1121,036
   Avg per Play6.25.1
   Avg per Game490.3378.9
Kick Returns-Yards49–1,14391–1,908
Punt Returns-Yards26–30718–126
Int. Returns-Yards17–17113–202
MUOpp
Kick Return Avg23.321.0
Punt Return Avg11.87.0
Int. Return Avg10.115.5
Fumbles-Lost18–728–16
Penalties-Yards76–648103–778
   Avg per Game46.355.6
Punts-Yards56–2,00870–2,804
   Avg per Punt35.940.1
  Net punt avg31.534.0
Time of Possession/Game28:5031:08
3rd Down Conversions107/202 (53%)95/226 (42%)
4th Down Conversions6/10 (60%)16/28 (57%)
Sacks-Yards30–25821–169
Touchdowns Scored7043
Field Goals-Attempts21–25 (84%)11–17 (65%)
On-Side Kicks0–10–3
Red-Zone Scores61–67 (91%)39–53 (74%)
Red-Zone TDs45–67 (67%)29–53 (55%)
PAT-Attempts67–67 (100%)33–39 (85%)
ATTENDANCE361,393235,827
  Games / Avg per Game6 / 60,2324 / 58,957
  Neutral Site4 / 69,647

Scores by Quarter

1234Total
Opponents438198104326
Tigers125166147120558

Offense

PASSING
NameGP Effic Cmp-Att-IntPctYdsTDLngAvg/G
Daniel, Chase 14147.89384–563-1168.24,3063382307.6
Patton, Chase10  69.54  6–13–146.2  60022  6.7
Saunders, Tommy14296.80  3–3–0100.0  31  114  2.4
Maclin, Jeremy 14−50.00  1–2–150.0   0  0  0  0.0
Total14145.97394–582–1367.74,3973482314.1
Opponents14120.44347–560–1762.03,5961868256.9
RECEIVING (sortable options)
NameGPNo.YdsAvgTDLongAvg/G
Rucker, Martin 14848349.984059.6
Maclin, Jeremy 14801,05513.298275.4
Coffman, Chase 135253110.273340.8
Franklin, Will144970914.547250.6
Saunders, Tommy14413979.712828.4
Alexander, Danario103741711.324841.7
Perry, Jered141315211.704510.9
Washington, Derrick1210707.01255.7
Ray, Jason138617.60134.7
Temple, Tony 127689.71205.7
Jackson, Jimmy146305.00102.1
Goldsmith, Earl124205.0081.7
Bracey, Greg1135317.71374.8
Total143944,39711.23482314.1
Opponents143473,59610.41868256.9
RUSHING (sortable options)
NameGPAttGainLossNetAvgTDLongAvg/G
Temple, Tony 1218611359610395.6124486.6
Maclin, Jeremy 1451388133757.443026.8
Jackson, Jimmy1467342113314.971823.6
Daniel, Chase 141094712182532.343918.1
Washington, Derrick1236199151845.112015.3
Woods, Marcus62112001205.701920.0
Goldsmith, Earl1219997924.80197.7
Rucker, Martin 1414511503.6093.6
Patton, Chase105351346.81183.4
Alexander, Danario106365315.20193.1
Coffman, Chase 1318088.0080.6
Saunders, Tommy142811−3−1.508−0.2
Perry, Jered14105−5−5.000−0.4
Team1012042−42−3.500−4.2
Total145302,8924252,4674.72944176.2
Opponents144762,1063971,7093.62066122.1

Field Goals / PAT

NameFG-FGAPct01-1920–2930–3940–4950–99LngBlkdPATPts.
Wolfert, Jeff21–2584.02–28–87–84–70–048067–67130

Special teams

NamePuntingKickoffs
No.YdsAvgLongTBFCIn20BlkdNo.YdsAvgTBOB
Crossett, Adam461,78838.96361517213  83163.921
Team400.000001
Wolfert, Jeff814,75858.733
Total501,78835.863615173945,58959.554
Opponents652,61040.266617170664,14262.8151
NamePunt ReturnsKick Returns
No.YdsAvgTDLongNo.YdsAvgTDLong
Maclin, Jeremy 2330213.1266431,03924.2199
Franklin, William100.000
Vaughns, Tremane38026.7030
Jackson, Jimmy11111.0011
Goldsmith, Earl177.007
Bridges, Castine040.004
Woods, Marcus122.002
Total2430212.6266491,14323.3199
Opponents151248.3227841,74020.7041

Defense

NameGPTacklesSacksPass defenseInterceptionsFumblesBlkd
Kick
SoloAstTotalTFL-YdsNo-YdsBrUpQBHNo.-YdsAvgTDLongRcv-YdsFF
Moore, William 1363411049.0–422.0–21527–355.00220–010
Brown, Cornelius  84129708.0–180.0–0403–237.7082-10211
Witherspoon, Sean1373511248.5–362.0–17700–00.0001–020
Christopher, Brock135244966.5–161.5–9411–00.0000–010
Williams, Lorenzo131912319.5–636.0–58100–00002–000
Hood, Ziggy132518436.5–273.5–20540–00001–030
Sulak, Stryker133222549.0–696.0-62531–3838.01380–041
Chavis, Tommy132517427.0–284.5–25130–00.0000–021
Bridges, Castine133415490.0–00.0–0101–4949.00491–000
Garrett, Justin122022420.0–00.0–0302–00.0000–020
Gettis, Carl133510452.0–50.0–0101–00.0000–000
Terrell, Darnell1331  9400.5–50.0–01010–00.0002–000
Alexander, Van132631571.0–71.0–7110–00.0001–010
Howard, Del121912311.0–20.0–0100–00.0000–000
Lambert, Luke1313  9221.0–101.0–10000–00.0000–000
Ricks, Hardy1315  6212.0–140.0–0100–00.0000–000
Simpson, Paul1310  6160.0–00.0–0200–00.0000–000
Gachkar, Andrew13  9  7160.0–00.0–0000–00.0000–010
Davis, Connell11  6  7130.0–00.0–0000–00.0002–300
Gaines, Charles13  9  6152.0–100.0–0000–00.0000–000
Vaughns, Tremane1310  2120.0–00.0–0000–00.0000–000
Redmond, Steve13  4  5  90.0–00.0–0000–00.0000–000
Washington, Derrick11  4  5  90.0–00.0–0000–00.0000–000
Baston, Jaron13  4  8121.5–50.0–0010–00.0000–000
Stull, John11  5  4  90.5–10.0–0000–00.0000–000
Corbett, Jaysen10  3  4  71.0–61.0–6000–00.0000–000
Prince, Mike  1  1  0  11.0–180.0–0000–00.0000–010
Coslet, Bart  2  0  0  00.0–00.0–0010–00.0000–000
Team  2  0  0  00.0–00.0–0000–00.0000–001
Total136074091,01677–38227–232521716–1459.114912–105194
Opponents135805241,10481–31920–156441712–19014.92465–17103

Statistics from: "Missouri Tigers – Cumulative Season Statistics". CSTV.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

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