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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...

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

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

Bennett Durando September 16, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Missouri’s offense went through the ringer to overcome a memorably bad defensive outing and bring the Tigers a 40-37 win over Purdue Saturday night. Here’s a comprehensive...

Badie and Hall surprise on decisive drive for Missouri over Purdue

Badie and Hall surprise on decisive drive for Missouri over Purdue

Andy Kimball September 16, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Drew Lock walked onto the field with Missouri tied 37-37 and with 3:28 to work a game-winning drive to beast Purdue. Walking out with him wasn’t a usual suspect. It wasn’t...

Missouri mutes Purdue in mayhem-filled fourth quarter, 40-37

Missouri mutes Purdue in mayhem-filled fourth quarter, 40-37

Adam Cole September 16, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Momentum shifted more times than one should reasonably be able to count at Purdue’s Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday night. The final moments of Missouri’s first half against Purdue...

The Maneater Football Podcast: Episode 3

The Maneater Football Podcast: Episode 3

In the third installment of The Maneater Football Podcast, football beat writers Andy Kimball, Adam Cole and Bennett Durando preview Missouri’s upcoming week three clash with struggling Purdue (0-2)....

Crockett, Rountree not providing spark needed through two games

Crockett, Rountree not providing spark needed through two games

Wilson Moore September 12, 2018

Larry Rountree III knows what he needs to do. It’s just a matter of doing it. The Missouri running game that he helps spearhead has been off to a quiet start to 2018, but that hasn’t stopped his focus...

Speed settles Missouri into true debut of Dooley offense

Speed settles Missouri into true debut of Dooley offense

Bennett Durando September 9, 2018

The sixth possession of Missouri's week two outing started with a Drew Lock scramble for 1 yard. Nine plays and 97 yards later, it ended with a Drew Lock scramble for a touchdown. Everything in between...