It's become obvious that Missouri is way down. The Tigers have faced two Division I teams and been clobbered 31-13 by South Carolina and 35-3 by Purdue. Both of those were home losses. Now the Tigers host Auburn.

Auburn is the only team in the country ranking in the top 12 in total defense, scoring defense and passing defense. Auburn gives up the fewest yards per play of any team in the nation. If Missouri can only score three points and gain 203 yards against Purdue, how are the Tigers going to fare versus maybe the top defense in the country?

Missouri has been playing at a slower pace this season. The Tigers definitely won't try to speed up the game versus Auburn. Missouri QB Drew Lock has a 1-to-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his last two games.

Auburn has been playing at a slower tempo, too. The Tigers also are more ground-oriented so they're likely to stay on the ground sitting on a big lead thus keeping the clock moving.