21/11/2024

Why Mizzou uses unusual defensive formation in third-and-long situations

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Why Mizzou uses unusual defensive formation in third-and-long situations

Normally, the Tigers play a 4-2-5 defense. But in advantageous situations against Murray State this past Thursday, MU often went with a 3-1-7.

Normally, the Tigers play a 4-2-5 defense. But in advantageous situations against Murray State this past Thursday, MU often went with a 3-1-7.

Watching No. 9 Missouri’s seasoning-opening demolition of Murray State provided plenty of opportunities for observing the game’s minutiae.

For all intents and purposes, the result was secured in roughly five minutes of game time. The Tigers’ first touchdown was the game winner, after all.