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The Maneater

Powell fails to capitalize on starting opportunity

Powell fails to capitalize on starting opportunity

Wilson Moore November 12, 2019

ATHENS, Ga. — Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant walked onto Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium with his right leg wrapped up as a precaution after he suffered a hamstring injury two weeks earlier against...

Missouri falls 27-0 to No. 6 Georgia for third straight loss

Missouri falls 27-0 to No. 6 Georgia for third straight loss

Emily Leiker November 10, 2019

ATHENS, Ga. — One of Missouri’s strongest offensive drives ended with its worst play: a red zone interception early in the second quarter. After picking off Taylor Powell at the 11 yard line, defensive...

Missouri looks to get offense back on track

Wilson Moore November 9, 2019

In Missouri’s stunning loss in Wyoming to open the season, the offense wasn’t an issue. Quarterback Kelly Bryant passed for 423 yards as the Tigers put up 31 points in the six-point loss. In its last...

‘I never lost hope’: Ronnell Perkins reaping benefits after staying at MU

‘I never lost hope’: Ronnell Perkins reaping benefits after staying at MU

Max Baker November 7, 2019

Ronnell Perkins has waited for his moment. A three-star recruit out of University City High School, Perkins shined as a receiver and defensive back. Dominant football programs from across St. Louis attempted...

‘A lot of lessons learned’: how Jordan Elliott became a defensive force for Missouri

‘A lot of lessons learned’: how Jordan Elliott became a defensive force for Missouri

Wilson Moore October 29, 2019

Daniel Santacaterina took the snap out of the shotgun. He had three receivers lined up wide, but only had time to look at one of them because of pressure up the middle. Jordan Elliott easily shed his blocker...

Missouri loses second consecutive game in flat performance in Kentucky

Wilson Moore October 27, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky — Facing third and eight from its own 27 yard line, Missouri had a choice as the clocked ticked down to 30 seconds left in the first half. It could hand the ball off, keeping the time running...

Last season’s heartbreak lingers as Missouri prepares for Kentucky

Wilson Moore October 25, 2019

One of Missouri’s lowest moments in its up-and-down 2018 season came when it lost a heartbreaker to the University of Kentucky. With the score 14-9 in favor of the Tigers and four seconds left in the...

Penalties doom Missouri in loss against Vanderbilt

Penalties doom Missouri in loss against Vanderbilt

Wilson Moore October 22, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Redshirt senior Johnathon Johnson lined up to quarterback Kelly Bryant’s right on Vanderbilt’s 20-yard line. He burst off the line of scrimmage, taking three hard steps downfield,...

Missouri can’t find consistency, falls 21-14 against Vanderbilt

Missouri can’t find consistency, falls 21-14 against Vanderbilt

Emily Leiker October 19, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Late in the third quarter, Vanderbilt’s Mo Hasan exited the game after a hit by Tyree Gillespie — flagged as targeting, and rightfully confirmed as so — left the quarterback...

Road game presents new set of challenges for Missouri

Wilson Moore October 19, 2019

After beginning the season on the road, Missouri hasn’t left Faurot Field since. The Tigers have played five straight home games, dating back to Sept. 7. The imbalance is fine with senior offensive...

Johnson stars on offense, struggles on special teams against Ole Miss

Johnson stars on offense, struggles on special teams against Ole Miss

Wilson Moore October 15, 2019

As junior Mac Brown’s punt sailed through the air, Missouri wide receiver Johnathon Johnson positioned himself in anticipation for a return. It looked like any other mundane punt until the ball hit...

Homecoming Hurrah: Missouri tops Ole Miss, 38-27

Homecoming Hurrah: Missouri tops Ole Miss, 38-27

Emily Leiker October 12, 2019

With 14 seconds left in the first half, Ole Miss lined up for a fourth down at Missouri’s 1 yard line. Nick Bolton had just been credited with the third-down stop, also at the 1. The Rebels were set...