The offensive depth chart is about to look a lot different.
Missouri football players will report to the team facility Friday, opening a stretch of 13 practices over the course of 21 days that comprise the Tigers’ spring camp. Mizzou will not hold a spring game this season due to ongoing construction along the north concourse of Memorial Stadium.
One of the biggest storylines over the new few weeks will be the Tigers’ offense, which is entering a season of significant change.
Quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and multiple other starters have moved on to either the NFL Draft process of graduation. The Tigers responded by signing eight players on the offensive side of the ball out of the transfer portal.
With spring camp on deck, here is one question facing every position on the Tigers’ offense as the team begins its offseason practices:
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Missouri football quarterback: Is Beau Pribula ready to lead offense?
Oct 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws a pass during a warmup prior to the game against the UCLA Bruins at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
There will, by all accounts, be an open competition for Cook’s replacement as MU’s starting quarterback. But in all likelihood, Pribula will be leading the offense out onto the field when Mizzou opens its season Aug. 30 against Central Arkansas. That’s what the transfer portal is for.
There are reasons to like what Pribula brings, with his ability to run the ball in spot situations with Penn State ranking highest among them. He rushed for more than six yards per carry and 10 touchdowns in 24 total appearances.
But there are reasons to exercise restraint along with…
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2025-02-28 09:04:00
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