Missouri kicker Blake Craig may not meet the physical mold of former star Harrison Mevis — but through three weeks as a starter — his talent consistency has turned some heads in a similar manner to his predecessor.
As Billy Napier's Florida career circles the drain in The Swamp, prepare to hear Drinkwitz's name discussed. Here's why his current grass is greener.
The Kansas City product earned the honor after converting all four field goals and one extra point in the Tigers' 27-21 home win over Boston College.
"He got really hot on the outside zone, and he’s just got so much experience carrying that play," Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
For an entire four quarters on Saturday, the Tigers tried. That means more insight is available on the back end.
“We already knew what we had," running back Nate Noel said. "But to do it against another team, to go up backs against the wall, … we really bought in.”
Luther Burden III can't throw it to himself, but he can help his team stop its penalty problems
New Missouri defensive coordinator Corey Batoon "did a really good job keeping our guys focused for a very difficult contain," coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
Louisiana Tech was unable to pull upset on Saturday as the Bulldogs fell to the NC State Wolfpack, 30-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Sparked by Tre'Vez Johnson's second-quarter interception and receiver Luther Burden III's offensive impact, Mizzou football erased an 11-point deficit in a 27-21 victory over Boston College.