Even on its bye week, Missouri football’s 2017 struggles have continued.

PowerMizzou.com first reported Saturday morning that sophomore wide receiver Dimetrios Mason was dismissed from the team, citing disciplinary reasons.

Mason’s journey to Missouri was an inspiring one. He received few collegiate football scholarship offers in 2016 before current secondary coach Ryan Walters made a last-minute pitch on signing day.

The receiver from Loganville, Georgia, made an immediate impact with the team, recording 47 catches for 587 yards in his freshman year, both of which were team records for receptions and receiving yards by a true freshman in a single season.

Through four games this season, Mason had been less of a factor, recording 13 receptions for just 119 yards. Nonetheless, the loss of his speed and playmaking abilities leaves the fledgling Tigers offense with another hole to fill.

Junior wideout Emanuel Hall, whom Mason had been sharing playing time with in 2017, will receive more playing time as a result of Mason’s dismissal. Hall has recorded five receptions for 104 yards this season.

In their three-game losing streak, the Tigers have averaged a measly 10 points per game. Missouri will have an opportunity to improve that number in the team’s next game on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Kentucky.

_Edited by Eli Lederman | elederman@themaneater.com_