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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Opponents keep running same third-down play against Mizzou. Can Tigers learn to stop it?

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Opposing teams have run the ball in all 12 third- or fourth-and-short situations the Missouri defense has faced this season.

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Inside runs hurting Tigers on third down. Can they stop it? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    In the third quarter of this past Saturday's Missouri game, it was third down with 1 yard to go for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs set up with their tight end perched on the outside of their offensive line and ran…

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Opponents keep running same third-down play against Mizzou. Can Tigers learn to stop it? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Opposing teams have run the ball in all 12 third- or fourth-and-short situations the Missouri defense has faced this season.

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