I didn't say I ranked teams on who would win now, though that is one method of so doing.
I consider close losses to be an indication that the team is "competitive", and close wins over bad opponents to be an indication that the team is perhaps not that good.
I don't think this Mizzou team is really any better or worse than they were in week one. I think they are pretty good and have a decent shot at finishing ranked.
Of course they also COULD finish 7-6 and look entirely mediocre.