Craig’s Comeback Shapes Tigers’ Special Teams

Missouri Tigers’ special teams are rebuilding after a rough 2024, marked by missed kicks, blocked attempts, and injuries. For 2026, they’ve hired a new coordinator and added two transfer specialists — but the real focus is on kicker Blake Craig, who tore his ACL in the opener last season. Craig was making strides in spring, nearly back to full strength except for kickoffs, and was hitting 70% of field goals in 2024, including six from 50+ yards. His absence forced the offense to play deeper, altering field position. Now, with backup Brunno Reus (from Florida State) ready to compete and handle kickoffs, the Tigers have a stronger safety net — but Craig’s full recovery is critical to their overall success on the field. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ea06233f6dcd2201