2018 Missouri Tigers football team
The 2018 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Faurot Field as members of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Barry Odom. Previous season. The Tigers finished the 2017 season 7–6, 4–4 in SEC play to finish in a tie for third place in the Eastern Division. They were invited to the Texas Bowl where they lost to Texas. On November 24, quarterback Drew Lock broke the SEC  passing record for touchdowns in a season with 43, in a 48–45 win over Arkansas. Preseason. SEC media poll. The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018 with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the East Division. Preseason All-SEC teams. The Tigers had five players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams. Offense "1st team" Drew Lock – QB Albert Okwuegbunam – TE "3rd team" Emanuel Hall – WR Defense "2nd team" Terry Beckner – DL Specialists "1st team" Corey Fatony – P