... 30 days since the Missouri Tigers last saw the field, dispatching of arch rival Kansas on Nov. 28.

Having recently touched down in Houston for Thursday's Texas Bowl, the Tigers will spend the next few days squeezing in some last-minute preparation for 9-4 Navy.

And the matchup between the Tigers and Midshipmen is one of the bowl season's more intriguing, if for no other reason than the stark contrast between the two teams' style of play.

How effective will Missouri's defense be in dealing with Navy's intricate triple-option offense? Can Navy offset the Tigers' perceived advantage in speed, athleticism, and overall talent?

Will the Tigers and Midshipmen combine to produce a bit of much-needed drama for a bowl season that...

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