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Missouri football seeks improvement areas before Troy matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Missouri football seeks improvement areas before Troy matchup
Summary

Missouri football, ranked No. 22/20, prepares for a Week 3 matchup against Troy on September 18. Coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasized the importance of addressing shortcomings, especially in special teams, where Missouri has struggled significantly. The team has recorded multiple penalties on special teams and ranks last in the country in that area. Additionally, the rushing game is under scrutiny with a low success rate, and defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in defending the middle, need to be fixed as SEC play looms.

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  • •Missouri hosts Troy on September 18 at Memorial Stadium.
  • •The Tigers have struggled in special teams with six penalties this season.
  • •Missouri's rushing success rate is currently the second-lowest in the SEC.
  • •The defense showed weaknesses against Kansas in midfield coverage.
  • •Upcoming SEC play adds urgency to address these issues.
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  • 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Where can Missouri football show improvement vs Troy? These 3 areas
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Where can Missouri football show improvement in its Week 3 matchup against Troy? These three areas are the priority.

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