Where Does Missouri Stand In College Football Playoff Race? | Mizzou Football Podcast

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Can the Missouri Tigers still make a College Football Playoff run despite their drop to 11th in the AP Poll? With a potential finish of 11-1 or 10-2, the Tigers remain in the Playoff conversation, but challenges persist.

This episode tackles the Missouri Tigers' offensive line struggles, highlighting penalties and missed assignments that have hindered their performance. Center Connor Tollison stands out as a consistent force, but improvements are needed. The discussion also explores strategies for enhancing red zone and short yardage plays, emphasizing aggressive play-calling and simplified blocking schemes. Receivers Dominique Johnson and Josh Manning are spotlighted as key players who could alleviate pressure on stars Luther Burden and Theo Wease. Additionally, kicker Blake Craig's performance, including a controversial missed field goal, is analyzed, underscoring the importance of scoring touchdowns to ease his burden.

Missouri Tigers, college football playoff, SEC, Brady Cook, Luther Burden, Nate Noel, red zone offense, short yardage, offensive line, Eli Drinkwitz, Kirby Moore, Blake Craig, kicking game, AP poll rankings, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Connor Tollison, Dominique Johnson, Josh Manning, Mookie Cooper, passing game, rushing attack, outside zone, play-action pass, defensive strategy

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