# SEC BIAS? Maybe, But Missouri Is A TERRIBLE Example!

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Podcast: [Locked On Mizzou - Daily Podcast On Missouri Tigers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mizzou-daily-podcast-on-missouri-tigers-football-basketball-902409)
Published: 2026-07-14T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mizzou/
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## Resource

Is ESPN’s FPI system giving SEC teams—and specifically Mizzou—too much love, or is the Missouri Tigers’ so-called “bias” overstated? John Miller scrutinizes the numbers behind preseason rankings, questions claims of SEC favoritism, and explains why Missouri’s slide from 23rd to 33rd isn’t the smoking gun some think. Key debates include the real drivers of perceived ESPN bias, the impact of player injuries, and whether blue blood programs like Auburn and Florida actually benefit most from reputation. Missouri Tigers basketball’s clash with Indiana Hoosiers gets the spotlight, raising questions about non-conference scheduling strategies and the current status of Indiana’s legendary program. John Miller highlights the Tigers’ loaded linebacker corps featuring Robert Woodyard Jr. and Nick Rodriguez, analyzes the critical right tackle position following Josh Atkins’ injury, and celebrates Sophie Cunningham’s meteoric rise from WNBA star to viral UFC ring girl. Plus, what does the future hold for defensive coordinator Corey Batoon if Missouri’s defense impresses again?

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