SBN Reacts: Mizzou Fans Say Trinidad Chambliss is the Real Deal

No. 19 Mizzou is off to a 3-0 start, but now the real season begins. Missouri starts their nine-game SEC schedule tomorrow night at No. 24 Mississippi State in Starkville — a 6:45 p.m. CST kick-off on the SEC Network.

Of Missouri’s nine SEC opponents — six are currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll setting up a gauntlet of a conference slate.

We asked the fanbase which SEC quarterback will present the toughest challenge — and Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss overwhelmingly tops the list.

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Nathan Hurst agrees with that as well — as he ranked the SEC quarterbacks on Mizzou’s schedule with Chambliss coming in a No. 1.

Trinidad Chambliss has gone from unknown D-II transfer to the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy in about 10 games spanning from last October to today. He has completed 77 of 110 passes for 924 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 64 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Lane Kiffin revenge game was yet another statement game as Chambliss carved up a good defense for 363 yards and two touchdowns.

This number one ranking is less about his raw statistics, however, than what Chambliss has done with them. He has already delivered against one of the SEC’s premier teams and looks comfortable operating the offense under new play caller John David Baker. His experience, mobility and ability to create outside structure make him particularly difficult to defend. By the time Mizzou visits Oxford, his national spotlight could be brighter than the sun.

Trinidad Chambliss has gone from unknown D-II transfer to the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy in about 10 games spanning from last October to today. He has completed 77 of 110 passes for 924 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 64 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Lane Kiffin revenge game was yet another statement game as Chambliss carved up a good defense for 363 yards and two touchdowns.

This number one ranking is less about his raw statistics, however, than what Chambliss has done with them. He has already delivered against one of the SEC’s premier teams and looks comfortable operating the offense under new play caller John David Baker. His experience, mobility and ability to create outside structure make him particularly difficult to defend. By the time Mizzou visits Oxford, his national spotlight could be brighter than the sun.

First things first, Mizzou has a tough one tomorrow night to deal with in Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State. He comes in at No. 2:

Kamario Taylor is putting up video-game numbers in Jeff Lebby’s offense early in his sophomore campaign. Through three games, he has completed 56 of 82 passes for 832 yards and a crazy 11 touchdowns and one interception. He is also a threat on his feet, rushing for 178 yards and another score. Mississippi State is 3-0, and Taylor has already shown the arm strength and explosiveness to stress every inch of a defense.

There is a legitimate argument that Taylor has been the SEC’s most productive quarterback through three weeks, even if Chambliss owns the bigger national storyline. Taylor’s combination of passing production and rushing ability makes Mississippi State’s offense difficult to defend. In a match up that most Mizzou fans chalked up as an easy win before the season started, Taylor will look to continue his hot streak.

Kamario Taylor is putting up video-game numbers in Jeff Lebby’s offense early in his sophomore campaign. Through three games, he has completed 56 of 82 passes for 832 yards and a crazy 11 touchdowns and one interception. He is also a threat on his feet, rushing for 178 yards and another score. Mississippi State is 3-0, and Taylor has already shown the arm strength and explosiveness to stress every inch of a defense.

There is a legitimate argument that Taylor has been the SEC’s most productive quarterback through three weeks, even if Chambliss owns the bigger national storyline. Taylor’s combination of passing production and rushing ability makes Mississippi State’s offense difficult to defend. In a match up that most Mizzou fans chalked up as an easy win before the season started, Taylor will look to continue his hot streak.

It’s about to get real for Mizzou’s defense — and it all starts tomorrow night in Starkville. (Place your Week 4 CFB bets over at our partners on FanDuel Sportsbook).