Mizzou football has captured momentum. Can Dennis Gates do the same?

In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss Mizzou football's upward trajectory and take a closer look at Saturday's pivotal SEC East matchup against Kentucky. Dave and Ben also dive into MU's proactive decision to lock up defensive coordinator Blake Baker with a contract extension. Then it's time to switch gears to the start of basketball season and the debut of Dennis Gates and his revamped roster. The Tigers have added intriguing pieces and tip off with an ideal schedule for a rebuilt program.

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