Forging a new era: Missouri's quarterback saga resumes against South Dakota

Missouri fans were spoiled at the turn of the century with the greatest run of quarterbacks the program has ever seen — Brad Smith, Chase Daniel and Blaine Gabbert. For nine straight years, these athletes led Mizzou to some of its most prosperous seasons.

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With a depth chart chock-full of veterans and an eager nose for the ball, Blake Baker's defense is aiming to lead Mizzou as one of the nation's elite units.

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