While Missouri brings back 10 of 11 starters on offense from last season, the depth behind the starters is especially concerning for head coach Barry Odom.
Look no further than wide receiver.
The Tigers lost J’Mon Moore and Dominic Collins to graduation and junior college transfer Harry Ballard is currently away from the team for personal reasons. Last week, junior slot receiver and punt returner Richaud Floyd broke a bone in his right leg, which will sideline him for four to six weeks.
With Missouri badly in need of contributors, Odom said the Tigers expect to lean on freshman wide receivers Khmari Thompson, Tauskie Dove, Jalen Knox, Kam Scott and Raytown product Dominic Gicinto to play immediately.