College Football: 7 Teams Who Will Experience A Drop In 2014

3. Missouri Tigers (12-2, 7-1 SEC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omjgmUTWfEA One of the best stories of 2013 was the Missouri Tigers. After being picked by the media to finish sixth in the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division, the Tigers roared to a 7-0 start, knocking off Georgia and Florida in the process. Mizzou qualified for the SEC Championship in just their second year in the conference after moving from the Big 12, behind the balanced attack on offense headed by Senior James Franklin. But he won't be back in 2014, with the reins being handed off to Sophomore Maty Mauk. Mauk looked good in relief, but we haven't seen him with a full spring practice with the first string. Defensively, the Tigers lose All-american Michael Sam and potential first-rounder Kony Ealy on the defensive line, along with All-SEC Corner E.J. Gaines. The backups have proved worthy, but how they'll do for a whole season is the true question. Just like last year, conference games at South Carolina and Florida could decide whether the Tigers make another trip to Atlanta for the SEC Championship. Projected 2014 Record: (10-2, 6-2 SEC)