Offseason Vibe Check: Non-Conference Opponents

Our Mizzou Tigers will host four non conference games this fall. Let’s check in on the state of each of these programs as they go through spring practice.

Central Arkansas

Week 1, at Faurot Field

Head Coach: Nathan Brown (Seven seasons, 43-35)

Quarterback: Unknown

Vibes: Resetting

Head coach Nathan Brown was one of the best quarterbacks in school history, and now he leads his alma mater to a solid stretch of .500ish ball. His team competes in the United Athletic Conference, the mashup of the WAC and the ASUN. The Bears lost all four games in November to sputter to a 6-6 finish, after a trio of stars started a promising season.

Running back ShunDerrick Powell is gone, after averaging 8.2 yards per…