The numbers might not be as satisfying as a rivalry win itself, but Missouri's Pro Football Focus grades and advanced stats still look pretty nice after beating Kansas Saturday in the Border War.
Among the highlights of a competitive game that gives a far better statistical snapshot of where this Mizzou team stands:
Quarterback Beau Pribula's (positive) national standing as a passer
Running back Ahmad Hardy's inability/unwillingness to be tackled
Some defensive personnel trends clearing up
All of that, plus snap counts and PFF grades, is below.
If you're new to this regular in-season piece or just need a reminder: PFF is not perfect in its grades, as you'll notice soon enough. They're just a convenient, simple way to quantify player performances — and nothing more. Rest assured nobod