Conference realignment bad blood? Check. Regional rivalry? You bet.

Recruiting implications? Perhaps more than any other bowl game.

In this episode 16 of the 'Eye on the Tigers' podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and columnist Ben Frederickson set the stage for Mizzou-Texas in the Texas Bowl.

The two discuss the coaches, the match-ups and the importance of the game for each team.

They also catch you up to speed on quarterback Drew Lock's pending decision, Barry Odom's hunt for an offensive coordinator and the Tigers' 16-player haul on early signing day.

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