The Missouri Tigers kicked off 2025 looking eager to prove last year’s 10 wins weren’t a fluke. They are cruising to a 3-0 start with headline wins that showcase a well-oiled offense and a stingy defense. Beau Pribula , the Penn State transfer, has been the story so far. He is settling in quickly with new weapons, such as Kevin Coleman Jr. and especially Ahmad Hardy. His running style has injected real electricity into the ground game. But under the surface of Missouri’s hot start are reminders that college football is rarely a straight line.

Still, you can sense some anxiety on campus ahead of the South Carolina game. Mizzou’s pass defense spent much of last season giving up big chunk plays. So far, the easy wins haven’t fully tested this area. On the McElroy and Cubelic show this wee

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