For the first time in years, Missouri finds itself in uncharted waters with its backup-quarterback situation as the Tigers currently have no true heir to Drew Lock once he leaves at season’s end, likely for a seat in the NFL Draft green room.
Every quarterback under former coach Gary Pinkel had their understudy ready to step in when the starter graduated or went pro, which started with Brad Smith and ended with Maty Mauk.
Throughout the spring and summer, curernt head coach Barry Odom has said he wants to use Lock as much as he can and will play a backup when the score dictates it.