Up Next: Navy
Kansas (5-6, 1-6) is reeling from six straight losses and Mark Mangino might be coaching his last game, the Jayhawks remain a dangerous opponent for Missouri (7-4, 3-4). Why? KU's strength is its passing game, with veteran quarterback Todd Reesing and wide receivers Kerry Meier and Dezmon Briscoe, and MU's pass defense is shaky at best. On the other side of the ball, Missouri's offense should keep on humming now that quarterback Blaine Gabbert is healthy again. Against Iowa State last week, Gabbert threw for 337 yards and rushed for 51.
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Behind the Stripes: Tigers get Navy in Texas Bowl
With the final pick of eligible Big 12 teams, Texas Bowl selects 8-4 Missouri.
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Behind the Stripes: Tigers talk about Texas Bowl
Pinkel takes diplomatic approach when it comes to Insight Bowl's selection of Iowa State.
Navy
| REC | PF | PA | HOME | RD | |
| NAVY | 8-4 | 340 | 256 | 5-1 | 3-3 |
| MU | 8-4 | 364 | 295 | 3-3 | 5-1 |
