COLUMBIA, Mo. — It has been more than six years since Missouri started a backup quarterback because of an injury to the starter. The last time was in 2013, when a shoulder injury to James Franklin thrust Maty Mauk into the lineup for a four-game stretch.
The Tigers’ continuity at the game’s most important position has been extraordinary, especially considering the streak of quarterback injuries through the Southeastern Conference this season alone. Heading into Saturday’s game in Athens, Ga., Mizzou (5-3, 2-2 SEC) and No. 6 Georgia (7-1, 4-1) are the only SEC East teams to start the same QB each week.