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Mizzou's offense short on time to develop identity

Sixth in a series previewing the Missouri football team's preseason camp under new coach Eliah Drinkwitz. Practices are scheduled to begin Aug. 7, pending interruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The runway to a college football season is still bumpy.

But it’s getting shorter.

On Friday, the NCAA allows teams to begin what’s called “enhanced summer access.” For Eliah Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers it will be the first time since their final spring practice on March 11 that he and his coaches can oversee team workouts that include the use of a football — or 135 days ago.