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Notebook: Well-rested Missouri has high hopes for telling road task

Notebook: Well-rested Missouri has high hopes for telling road task

Bennett Durando, Andy Kimball October 2, 2018

Missouri football probably emerged from its bye week with more changes to the Faurot Field south end zone than to the team’s depth chart, and that’s how coach Barry Odom wants it. “It was a productive...

Loss to Georgia shows differences between Mizzou and college football’s elite

Loss to Georgia shows differences between Mizzou and college football’s elite

Wilson Moore September 27, 2018

The final seconds ticked off the scoreboard at Faurot Field on Saturday, a clear statement having been made- there was an elite football team on the field. And, well, the Missouri Tigers were there too. The...

Moral victories, anyone? Barry Odom says no after loss to Georgia

Moral victories, anyone? Barry Odom says no after loss to Georgia

Bennett Durando September 22, 2018

Terez Hall doesn’t even want to hear the other side of the equation. “A lot of times I feel like you get caught up in the: ‘Aw man, they’re the No. 2 team,’” the senior linebacker said Saturday....

Week four report card: Grading the MU defensive positions groups against Georgia

Week four report card: Grading the MU defensive positions groups against Georgia

Andy Kimball September 22, 2018

Missouri’s defense managed to keep the Tigers in the game against No. 2 Georgia, but an inconsistent second half allowed Georgia to hang on in down the stretch as offenses picked up. Here are position...

Week four report card: Grading the MU offensive position groups against Georgia

Week four report card: Grading the MU offensive position groups against Georgia

Andy Kimball September 22, 2018

Missouri’s 43-29 loss to Georgia was full of twists and turns. Those included a half of seemingly revamped defense, and an offense and passing game that seemed to disappear. If it sounds backwards after...

Why the MU defense was the silver lining of Saturday’s loss to Georgia

Why the MU defense was the silver lining of Saturday’s loss to Georgia

Adam Cole September 22, 2018

There were a lot of fingers to point in Missouri’s 43-29 week four loss to Georgia. Blocking referees. A nonexistent pylon cam. That 11 a.m. kickoff. Sheer luck. Now, with those aside: There were a...

Missouri done in by missed opportunities in 43-29 loss to Georgia

Missouri done in by missed opportunities in 43-29 loss to Georgia

Bennett Durando September 22, 2018

After another monotonous three-and-out halfway through the second quarter against Georgia, Missouri’s punt team suddenly broke out of its huddle and rushed into an unusually wide set. What happened...

The Maneater Football Podcast: Episode 4

The Maneater Football Podcast: Episode 4

In the latest installment of The Maneater's premier (and only) podcast, football beat writers Andy Kimball, Adam Cole and Bennett Durando preview Missouri's upcoming week four showdown with No. 2 Georgia...

Knox and Badie provide youthful spark to Missouri offense

Knox and Badie provide youthful spark to Missouri offense

Adam Cole September 20, 2018

Senior receiver Emanuel Hall summed up freshman Jalen Knox’s week three performance in simplest terms Tuesday. “Dude,” Hall said, “he balled.” Knox’s 5-catch, 110-yard performance last Saturday...

Secondary’s struggles become concerning come conference play

Secondary’s struggles become concerning come conference play

Andy Kimball September 18, 2018

After two straight strong performances to start the season, the Missouri secondary looked to be on the rise after an up-and-down display last year. Against Purdue, the secondary started on a similar note...

Notebook: Missouri keeps level head as it braces for Georgia

Notebook: Missouri keeps level head as it braces for Georgia

Bennett Durando September 18, 2018

If phase one of Missouri’s 2018 season represented a challenge to the notion that Barry Odom’s teams couldn’t put together a strong start to a season, phase two presents a challenge to upend the...

Week three report card: Grading the MU defensive position groups against Purdue

Week three report card: Grading the MU defensive position groups against Purdue

Bennett Durando September 16, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It may long remain unclear where the importance of Saturday’s 40-37 win lies within the pantheon of recent history in Missouri football. But the close shave at Purdue, win or...