As Mark Stoops watches tape to prepare for a date with Missouri, sometimes he can see a mirror image. Other times the Tigers play a completely opposite style of Kentucky. Eli Drinkwitz’s creative offense is now complemented by Steve Wilks’ aggressive defense, a combustible combination.
Missouri opened the 2021 season with a 34-24 win over Central Michigan. The Chips led 14-7 in the first quarter and trailed by only three in the fourth before Missouri pulled away. Drinkwitz’s offense is not so different than a year ago, but there are some new faces on the field.