American college football season
The 1987 Missouri Tigers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Missouri in the Big Eight Conference (Big 8) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season . The team compiled a 5–6 record (3–4 against Big 8 opponents), finished in fifth place in the Big 8, and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 226 to 209. Woody Widenhofer was the head coach for the third of four seasons.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri .
The team's statistical leaders included Robert Delpino with 750 rushing yards, John Stollenwerck with 831 passing yards, and Craig Lammers with 253 receiving yards.[3] [4]
Schedule [ edit ] Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 12 Baylor * W 23–1837,172 September 19 Northwestern * W 28–3 September 26 at Indiana * L 17–2041,145 October 3 Syracuse * L 13–2436,773 October 10 Kansas State W 34–1040,772 October 17 at Iowa State W 42–1735,888 October 24 No. 19 Oklahoma State L 20–2437,638 October 31 No. 2 Nebraska L 7–4255,594 November 7 at Colorado L 10–2744,050 November 14 at No. 1 Oklahoma L 13–1775,004 November 21 Kansas W 19–732,202 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1987 Missouri Tigers football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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