Lick the frosting?
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
If Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel could write the script for tonight’s home opener against Southeast Missouri State, he’d assign himself a supporting role. Facing a Football Championship Subdivision team with the faintest of hopes to keep the score close, Daniel said he’d like to be on the sidelines for good by halftime.

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QB's day in sun has finally arrived
By JOSH MOSLEY of the Tribune’s staff
Injuries and academic issues have plagued Southeast Missouri State quarterback Houston Lillard. They are the reason he ended up at SEMO but also have fueled him to where he is today — on the verge of a showdown with the sixth-ranked Missouri Tigers.

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