The Missouri Tigers started the season in impressive fashion at home against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Granted, this is the team the Tigers were supposed to win, but like many of us, we had no idea what the team would be like after so many changes in the offseason.
Attacking and defending the ball, this is a completely different team, so I didn’t know how it would turn out. One thing that was clear was that Missouri’s rushing defense and QB pressure had improved. Early on, we expected some jitters and mistakes. The Tigers forced a turnover on third down with just under 12 minutes remaining in the first quarter. His one of three interceptions thrown by Louisiana Tech quarterback Matthew Downing.
After being stopped on third down, Mizo punts to dangerous return man Smoke Harris. Harris was enough tackle to hurt his shoulder to take home. The play was significant as Mizo failed to score in the first quarter. The momentum would have changed and a lot of pressure would have been put on the Tigers’ quarterback. The Bulldogs took advantage of his return on a long punt and scored his first on his goal fielding 33 yards. The third quarter ended with Louisiana Tech leading 3–0 with his Missouri Tigers fans wondering if the offense would show up.
September 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA. Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader, 20, will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive back Christian Archangel, 15, and defensive back Willie Schrader, 15, in the second half at Memorial Stadium’s Fawlot Field. Leaped while running the ball against Roberts (22). Mandatory credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
It didn’t take long for the Tigers to start scoring in the second quarter and quickly turn the tide. D-II Transfer’s Cody Schrader (Truman State) made the most of the opportunity, and on 17 carries he rushed for 70 yards and scored early in the second quarter to put Missou on the board. rice field. Louisiana Tech’s next offensive possession resulted in an interception on another tip his pass. This came back for a touchdown by defensive back Joseph Charleston.
Pick 6 highlighted the theme of the Missouri Tigers’ defense in the first half. It’s constant pressure on the quarterback. The Tigers followed up with yet another interception on their next defensive drive. This is by Tyrone Hopper. Hopper added he had 6 tackles and he added 1 sack. The Florida Gators transfer proves the excitement of his Mizzou fans for him joining Black and Gold.
Elijah Young showed off his wheels with a 17-yard jet sweep right to make way for the man everyone was watching. catch, which turned into four broken tackles and a touchdown for Missouri. Baden finished the game with 43 total yards and two touchdowns. His advanced skill set and superstar abilities are shown to all.
Like Brady Cook’s starter in last year’s Armed Forces Bowl, Cook was effective. He wasn’t great, but he was good. Cook didn’t have to be great to beat this team. Brady Cook and the Tigers don’t have to be perfect to beat Kansas State. Something you don’t need for Louisiana Tech.
Missouri pulled away in the second half and it ended up being an easy game. The run defense has improved dramatically, and the Tigers are now able to go to QB. If the secondary can tighten up, we’re looking at the terrifying Mizou team.
September 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA. The Missouri Tigers’ defensive backer Isaac Thompson (43) and kicker Harrison Mavis (92) will take the field before the Louisiana He Tech at Fawlot Field at Memorial Stadium before their game against the Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Keys to Winning Kansas State:
If the Tigers want to be true contenders in this league, they have to beat non-conference teams. Kansas State is far more competitive than Louisiana Tech, but Mizo is still the better team in theory. The Tigers have more skilled players on both sides of the ball. This is a road him game with early odds as a pick, but Missouri should win the game. To win in Manhattan next Saturday, you’ll need:
– Brady Cook still has to make decisions. He seemed very in control and was careful in his decision making. Cook didn’t hesitate and ran 20 yards for a third quarter touchdown. He rushed out of control with countless precise throws. After a shaky start, Brady never seemed nervous, unsure or out of control. In case of doubt, he is the starting quarterback.
September 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA. Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook, 12, is celebrating after running for a touchdown against Louisiana’s Tech his Bulldogs in the second half at Fawlot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
– The Missouri defense needs to clean up the soft spot in the middle of the field. Aside from a long 64-yard TD in the fourth quarter, Louisiana Tech’s success was mostly confined to action in the middle of the field and on play. A pass to the outside was the result of poor pass defense on the inside. Mizzou’s secondary recovers from the previous play, overcompensating along the way and keeping the sidelines thinly covered. Missouri’s linebacker needs to be more conscious in the middle of the field, a victim of an early interception success the Tigers’ defense suffered in midfield in the second quarter when he was injured for a 75-yard touchdown. I was a little enthusiastic at times. For the Tigers to win, they need to be comfortable playing one-on-one defense. Mizo allowed his 336-yard pass to Louisiana Tech. It doesn’t work for Kansas.
– Luther Burden needs to touch the ball frequently. The Tigers did a great job getting their first-year stars involved on offense. In addition to this, it’s important to find a way to get Luther Burden 1v1 with him. If the Tigers can catch him in the middle of the field, there is no defensive player on Earth who can handle him in space.
September 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA. Missouri His Tigers wide receiver, Luis Burden III (3), scores a touchdown against the Louisiana His Tech Bulldogs in the first half at Fawlott Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
– Cody Schrader, Elijah Young, BJ Harris, and Nathanial Peet’s Tigers’ running back committee looks good. It’s unclear how much of that was his Mizzou and how poorly the Louisiana Tech defense was. The offensive line played a role, with the Tigers gaining his 323 rushing yards from the Bulldogs. It would be a good day if the Tigers could hold a game like this again on the ground.
– All Mizzou fans traveling to Manhattan must pay for the Timmy Trumpet/Edwin Diaz song Third Down on their mobile phone. It is a condition of admission. I don’t make the rules.
