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In the 2007 season, Christensen's offense used this scheme to good effect by scoring a school record 558 points. Additionally, Missouri ranked fifth in total offensive yards (490.29 per game), eighth in scoring offense (39.86 points per game), and ninth in passing yards (314.07 per game). The
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1324:Craig Bohl
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1276:Joe Tiller
1268:Paul Roach
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745:References
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604:New Mexico
551:Conference
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464:Washington
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453:Rivals.com
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282:Career:
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70:, U.S.
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376:B.A.
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