Mizzou fans, media react to Tigers’ impressive first-half offense vs. Kansas State
By Adam Spencer
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Mizzou lost 40-12 last year to Kansas State in Manhattan. This year at Faurot Field in Columbia, things have been different on the offensive side of the ball for the Tigers.
Last season, in that blowout loss, the Tigers managed only 2 field goals and a garbage time touchdown in the game. This year, through the first half, at least, the Mizzou offense has been much better.
Luther Burden got the scoring started for Mizzou with a career-long 47-yard touchdown grab:
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 16, 2023
Then there was some trickeration, as QB Brady Cook faked a handoff to Burden before scampering into the end zone himself for a score:
Made ya look ?@MizzouFootball x ?@SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/smixkLyf2d
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 16, 2023
There was some concern about Mizzou’s offense after less-than-ideal performances in the first 2 victories of the season. But coach Eli Drinkwitz and the Tigers’ offense is drawing praise through 2 quarters this weekend.
Here’s a sampling of some of the social media reaction to the Tigers’ performance:
Credit Eli Drinkwitz for going for it on 4th and goal there on Mizzou's latest touchdown.
He got blasted last week for being too conservative, making adjustments in this crucial game.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 16, 2023
Beginning to wonder if Drinkwitz and Kirby Moore were saving stuff on their game plan.
This offense is awfully creative and much different than what we have seen.
— Nate Sanchez (@nate_sanch77) September 16, 2023
Is Chase Daniel quarterback again? The Missouri offense has never looked so good in a game at this point against a Top 25 opponent under Drinkwitz. #Mizzou pic.twitter.com/JBMpRiiDAN
— Noah Assareh (@CoachAssareh) September 16, 2023
DRINKWITZ DECIDED TO COACH FOOTBALL TODAY
— LockedByKAD7 (@SportsBySchulte) September 16, 2023
Kudos to Eli Drinkwitz and Kirby Moore. This gameplan has been damn near perfect.
And, let’s not forget, kudos to the quarterback for executing. https://t.co/ok97Uhp6Yq
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) September 16, 2023
Drinkwitz playing to win today. I used to pray for times like this ????♂️
— Tramel Raggs (@Raggs_No_Riches) September 16, 2023
Mid-second quarter observations on Missouri's offense: 1. OC Kirby Moore has made some nice play calls, 2. Having Luther Burden as a focal point for defenses definitely helped make that happen.
— Chris Lee (@chrislee70) September 16, 2023
Luther burden is going to be a problem in the NFL
— Calvin (@glumtrain) September 16, 2023
Mizzou holds a narrow 17-14 lead heading into halftime against No. 15 Kansas State. We’ll see if Drinkwitz and OC Kirby Moore have more strong plays up their sleeves in the second half. If Mizzou can pull off the upset and beat the Wildcats, it will drastically improve attitudes across the Tigers’ fanbase.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
