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Will the defensive line transfers make a difference for Mizzou?

As the 2023 season approaches, we’re asking our football staff to answer a series of questions facing the Mizzou Tigers. Read along to get their takes on who should start, who will shine and who will leave their mark on the season.

It would be unfair to say that Mizzou’s defensive line was ineffective in 2022. But they certainly lacked some finishing power.

Until a brief uptick at the end of the season, the defensive line spent a lot of time creating havoc without landing any decisive blows. Blake Baker saw this flaw and scoured the transfer portal for some upgrades on the ends, as well as a few on the interior.