Podcast: ELI IS COOKING / MISSOURI TIGERS LIVE 77
- Missouri's floor is closely tied to Cory Batoon's defense: a top-20 unit materially raises the outlook, while a finish around 38th could leave 5-7 or 6-6 in play.
- The defense showed a useful efficiency base but needs more disruption after ranking 87th in expected turnover rate.
- Ahmad Hardy is viewed as a top-two running back and potential early-round NFL talent, giving Missouri a high-end offensive anchor.
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SPRING PRACTICE UPDATES / MISSOURI TIGERS LIVE 64
- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways
- Missouri is difficult to price early because the staff is limiting access, there is no traditional spring game, and the roster has major turnover at QB, receiver, both lines, corner, safety, and pass rush.
- Biggest defensive swing factor is pass rush. Host says Missouri had an elite 2025 rush profile by PFF, but only a small share of that pressure production returns.
- The episode frames edge/DL development as a need, not a luxury: Dayton Hopkins, Dante Simpson, Jaden Jones, Malik Bryant, Sam Williams, Jason Dial, and CJ May were named as players who need to replace lost pressure.
- Nick Rodriguez is expected to become a tone-setter on defense after being named a spring captain and taking the No. 5 jersey.
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- Ahmad Hardy has been discharged, is in good spirits, working with PT, and remains weeks away from returning.
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