Atkins Out, Work In at Right Tackle | Missouri Tigers Football News

Mizzou’s offensive line faces a major shakeup as projected starting right tackle Josh Atkins’ leg injury pushes his return deep into the season, forcing the Tigers to scramble for a replacement. With limited experience among the roster — including FCS starter Colin Sorensen and raw freshmen — junior transfer Luke Work emerges as the most viable option. A former SEC standout with proven pass protection skills, Work’s standout offseason earned high praise from Coach Drinkwitz, making him the safest bet to anchor the right tackle spot Week 1. Jack Lange, a highly-touted freshman, remains a wildcard for later in the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80b279eadc0eb91b