National pundits and Missouri fans were almost all asking the exact same puzzling question during the first quarter of Mizzou’s eventual 31-17 loss to Nebraska: What just happened?

While Missouri’s shortcomings early in the game have been a hot topic in mid-Missouri, coach Gary Pinkel was quick to credit Nebraska for its role in the first quarter shelling:

Receiver Jerrell Jackson faced the inevitable “What happened?” question on Monday as well:

Jackson wasn’t alone in taking blame for the loss. Pinkel attempted to take responsibility for Missouri’s poor start: