Tuesday's Top Tigers: Georgia
Each week, PowerMizzou.com picks out the top 11 individual performances from Saturday's game. Here is our list from the 28-27 loss to Georgia. Also, make sure to see last week's honor roll.
1. Charles Harris, DE
Harris had three sacks, four tackles for loss and generally looked like the dominant force he often was in 2015. He was close to a couple more sacks and was the biggest reason Mizzou held Georgia scoreless in the second half until its final drive. Last Week: NR
2. J'Mon Moore, WR
Putting Moore this high may be a bit controversial due to his game-ending fumble, but eight catches for 196 yards and two scores can't be ignored. He was Missouri's best offensive player and was a broken tackle away from the best game in school history by a wide receiver and one of the most memorable plays by a Tiger ever. LAST WEEK: NR
3. Tucker McCann, K
This may admittedly be high for McCann. But after the first two weeks, no one could have expected the performance he turned in. Every kickoff reached the end zone, every extra point was good and he booted two field goals, including a 46-yarder. A much needed performance from the freshman. LAST WEEK: NR
4. Cam Hilton, S
Hilton had an interception that set up a go-ahead touchdown that nearly held up. He also knocked down a pass on the play just before Georgia's game-winning score. Mizzou's nickel package has been the subject of much hand-wringing and Hilton helped solidify it. LAST WEEK: NR
5. Terry Beckner, Jr., DT
Beckner had six tackles and a hurry and was a big reason the Tigers shut down the UGA running game led by Nick Chubb. Next up, getting him in the starting lineup and on the field for more than 50% of the snaps. LAST WEEK: NR
6. Rickey Hatley, DT
Hatley had three tackles and a sack and clogged the middle, allowing Georgia to have just two running plays of more than nine yards all night long. LAST WEEK: NR
7. Alec Abeln, OG
It's tough to single out any one lineman without access to game film and the grades, but Abeln gets the nod because he has the versatility to move over and play center when Samson Bailey went out with an ankle injury. The line once again kept Drew Lock on his feet all night long, not allowing UGA a single sack. LAST WEEK: NR
8. Donavin Newsom, LB
Newsom had his best performance of the season with nine tackles and a pass breakup. He made a few plays near the line of scrimmage too and we were surprised not to see him with at least one TFL in the official stats. LAST WEEK: NR
9. Michael Scherer, LB
Scherer continues to be near the top of the list in tackles every week. He had nine against the Bulldogs, including a half-tackle for loss and helped bottle up the ground game for UGA. LAST WEEK: NR
10. Drew Lock, QB
If this list was done at halftime, Lock would have been No. 1 (and probably 2, 3 and 4). His 313 yards and two touchdowns at half had people buzzing about a record-breaking performance. But three second-half interceptions drag him down the list. A performance that offered a lot of hope but also came with a painful downside. LAST WEEK: 1
11. Aarion Penton, CB
Penton could be higher on the list. He had three tackles and broke up three passes and generally held up well against a Georgia passing game that was better than expected. But he was also the one beaten in single coverage on Georgia's game-winning touchdown pass. LAST WEEK: 9