Missouri’s Kicking Crisis Deepens

Missouri’s 2025 season took a major hit when starting kicker Blake Craig tore his ACL on the very first play — a tackle on a kickoff — ending his year early. His absence exposed a glaring lack of reliable long-range specialists, forcing the Tigers to scramble through a mix of freshmen, sophomores, and transfers. The lack of a consistent kicker hurt the offense by limiting third-down options and giving defenses an edge. While Missouri is rebuilding depth with Craig and Robbins returning plus a new transfer, the real question remains: can Craig stay healthy and regain his form? His recovery could make or break the kicking game — and the whole offense — next season. 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/44e5fe6f74ce56cf