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Mizzou's depth takes shape as opener looms

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Classes for the fall semester started Monday at Mizzou, which means Eli Drinkwitz’s Tigers are through with training camp and shifting focus to their Sept. 4 opener against Central Michigan.

Mizzou held an open practice Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, giving fans a glimpse of what they’ll see on the field in two weeks. The depth chart is clearly taking shape as the coaching staff gave extensive reps to the first and second units on both offense and defense.

“I think we're taking steps every day,” Drinkwitz said late last week. “I think the team's really responded to everything that we've asked them to do.