Tigers Win But Run Game Struggles | Missouri Tigers Football News

The Tigers are 2-0 after a gritty win over Kansas, powered by standout QB Austin Simmons—throwing for 292 yards and three TDs—and a sharp passing attack led by Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee. But the run game remains sluggish without Ahmad Hardy, averaging under three yards per carry, while the offensive line excels in pass protection but struggles to open holes. On defense, linebackers earned an A- thanks to Robert Woodyard’s big plays—including an interception and forced fumble—and the defensive line improved their pass rush. Defensive backs held Kansas’ QB to low completion rates, but special teams tanked with an F, signaling critical areas needing improvement before tougher matchups. With Simmons leading the charge, the future looks promising—but there’s still work to be done. 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.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/missouri/football/grading-every-position-s-performances-in-week-2-mizzou-report-card- More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a814443c8d7ce1a6 Report issues to [email protected].