Missouri football’s fourth-down calls against Kansas were all about easing in the new kicker.

But could that change moving forward?

Eli Drinkwitz said postgame that he didn’t want to test Robert Meyer’s confidence in Border War. Meyer, a walk-on true freshman out of California, had unexpectedly been bumped to the top of the Tigers ’ depth chart at placekicker because Blake Craig sustained a season-ending ACL tear during MU’s season opener on Aug. 28. The Tigers had no plans to replace him.

Need became a must when Craig’s season was abruptly cut short.

And just because Missouri didn’t let Meyer kick from anywhere further than 25 yards, doesn’t mean they won’t. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

“I think that could change throughout the year,” Drink

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