As a result, the Tigers failed to qualify for a bowl game for the first time since the 2004 season.

[1] Almost one-third (six) of the nineteen recruits are from Missouri with three of them from St. Louis and one from Kansas City.

Markus Golden, a linebacker from St. Louis as well, is the only junior college transfer.

Darius White (the 20th), a wide receiver from Fort Worth, Texas is a transfer from the Texas Longhorns who has already enrolled in the off-season but has to sit out the 2012 season per NCAA transfer rules and will then have two years of eligibility starting in 2013.

[7][18] Wide receivers Offensive line Tight ends Quarterbacks Running (tail) backs Defensive line Linebackers Safety Free safety Defensive backs Punters Kickers [19]