re: Missouri has a good chance of beating Alabama

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(specifically what Mizzou fans think the defensive plan will be)

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We tend to focus on trying to stuff the run and leave our secondary on an island and have faith they can do it - in part because EJ Gaines at cornerback is a very high level talent that can handle that. It's noteworthy that all three of our opponents in the SEC - Georgia, SC and Vandy - all had to do the majority of their damage to us through the air. Our d-line and linebackers have been fairly good up front.

But that said, they haven't faced an o-line and power rushing attack the likes of Bama yet. Something has to give and I would bet what gives is us getting runover up front for the first time this year defensively and you guys being able to proceed with your usual game plan rather than having to air it out more.