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Why true freshman Mevis is Missouri’s long-term kicker

Jack Soble • October 9, 2020

When Harrison Mevis stepped up to attempt a 50-yard field goal on Saturday in Rocky Top, a distance not conquered by a Missouri freshman since 1988, he didn’t think much of it. “It’s just another...

Scouting LSU: exciting new faces define a retooled roster

Jack Soble • October 9, 2020

Missouri’s Week Three matchup against LSU was moved from Baton Rouge to Columbia due to safety concerns about Hurricane Delta. Despite avoiding a trip to Death Valley, Missouri will get the same vaunted...

Missouri offense flashes dynamic potential under Bazelak

Kyle Pinnell • October 9, 2020

Through two drives, the Missouri Tigers’ offense appeared toothless. Six plays for 17 yards. Three plays for negative-four yards. Two punts. By the time starting quarterback Shawn Robinson made way...

This Week in Mizzouting: Key commitments for track, swimming headline wins leading up to National Signing Day

Recruiting Staff • October 9, 2020

With a little over a month between now and the early National Signing Day on Nov. 11, Missouri has received commitments in women’s track and women’s swimming and is working to retain a football commit. Meanwhile,...

Sickness, surgery and Missouri soccer’s search for a starting goalkeeper

Joshua Reneau • October 8, 2020

Molly Poletto was running on her treadmill when the text came in. In her first year as goalkeeper coach for the Missouri women’s soccer team, she had expected challenges, but nothing like this. “McKenna...

Five takeaways: Problematic drops and an emerging starting QB

Jack Soble • October 6, 2020

Missouri exited Rocky Top 0-2 on the heels of its second consecutive blowout loss. That doesn’t mean, however, that the Tigers can’t take any positives away from the game. The most important of those...

Underdog Missouri defeats ranked Vanderbilt, 2-1

Jacob Lussier • October 4, 2020

Missouri broke their losing streak of five consecutive SEC losses with a 2-1 upset over Vanderbilt on Saturday, the first time the Tigers have beaten a ranked opponent in five years. Vanderbilt defeated...

Tigers record first and second place team finishes at Gans Creek Classic

Grace Chicoine • October 3, 2020

Both Missouri’s men’s and women’s cross country teams saw individual first place finishes and new course records at the second annual Gans Creek Classic race. Redshirt senior Kieran Wood finished...

Missouri’s defensive front dominated by Tennessee

Jack Soble • October 3, 2020

22 yards. 21 yards. 15 yards. These were the game-long carries for Tennessee’s three running backs, Eric Gray, Ty Chandler and Jabari Small. The Volunteers’ three-pronged rushing attack averaged 6.3,...

Bazelak steps up as Missouri falls to Tennessee 35-12

Kyle Pinnell • October 3, 2020

The Missouri Tigers fell to 0-2 on Saturday afternoon, but they may have found their starting quarterback. Redshirt freshman Connor Bazelak threw for 218 yards at a 62% clip, but it was not enough to...

Positional breakdown: Missouri soccer drops opener, but no need for concern

Michael Howie • October 3, 2020

Despite the challenges of a last-minute flight to a road game, Missouri played well against South Carolina. However, a series of miscues ultimately cost them the game, a 4-1 defeat. With the game behind...

Making the leap: Former Rock Bridge hurdler Manuel making an impact on Saturdays

Kyle Pinnell • October 3, 2020

Missouri safety Martez Manuel took off as soon as he saw Alabama quarterback Mac Jones hand the ball off to running back Trey Sanders. Quick on his feet, Manuel shot through a gap in the offensive line...