With Mizzou coming off a wildly successful 2023 season, expectations (and roster familiarity) have never been higher. For our annual position preview series, we’re breaking the position groups into three categories: the star player; the best-kept-secret; and the players that will offer much-needed support.
Entering the 2023 season, the linebacker position was one of the most proven units on either side of the ball for the Tigers, with star Ty’ron Hopper and senior leader Chad Bailey looking to finish off their careers on a high note. Bad luck doomed both of them as Bailey battled core muscle injuries all year while Hopper missed the last month of the season with a sprained ankle.