GAME CHANGER: Missouri Tigers NEED Their Pass Rushers To Pay Off

About this episode

John Miller discusses the Missouri Tigers' upcoming season, focusing on the pass rush and the implications of NCAA basketball tournament changes.

BREAKING: Josh Holloway heading to Memphis. Missouri Tigers football faces a defining season as the edge rusher duo of Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen steps into the spotlight. Can this pass rush group anchor a defense replacing key production and elevate Mizzou’s ceiling with new quarterback Austin Simmons at the helm? John Miller spotlights crucial battles at defensive end, the impact of injuries like Josh Atkins at right tackle, and the emergence of Donovan Olugbode among Tigers receivers, questioning which positions hold the keys to Mizzou’s SEC fate. Off the field, the show tackles the looming 76-team NCAA basketball tournament expansion—will this truly serve underdogs or just high-major powerhouses? John Miller expertly debunks common playoff percentage arguments and warns against misleading "access" claims. Plus, Missouri Tigers basketball recruiting updates and a candid breakdown of athlete gambling addiction, using Brendan Sorsby’s suspension as a real-world example. Will today's changes push fans too far, or is college sports’ transformation just beginning?

People in this episode

Host: John Miller

Topics covered

• Missouri Tigers football
• pass rush
• NCAA basketball tournament expansion
• athlete gambling addiction
• recruiting updates

Keywords

• Missouri Tigers
• pass rushers
• Josh Holloway
• NCAA expansion
• athlete gambling
• Darris Smith
• Langden Kitchen
• Austin Simmons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Memphis, NCAA, Missouri Tigers

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