COLUMBIA, Mo. — The first quarter, which was always going to be the easiest quarter, of Missouri’s football schedule is over. The No. 23 Tigers, undefeated so far, are pleased with their early showings.

That’s not to say they’ve been perfect, but beating Central Arkansas, Kansas and Louisiana produced far more encouragement than flaws.

“We’re 3-0, you know?” Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz said after Saturday’s win against the Ragin’ Cajuns. “… There’s plenty of stuff to work on and get better, but I liked their mentality going into the game. I think there’s been plenty of teams around the country going to these types of games and it’s a lot tougher than they want it to be. “

MU’s next quarter of the season — South Carolina at 6 p.m. Saturday, UMass on Sept. 27, Alabama on Oct. 11 — will see

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