Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Missouri Football Writer

Dominic Lovett left Missouri to join the transfer portal. Brady Cook is the best offensive player for Missouri. Luther Burden is a five-star recruit. Kris Abrams-Draine is one of the top cornerbacks in the SEC. Ty'Ron Hopper is an offensive playmaker in middle of field. He came to Missouri as a transfer from Florida last year. It's his second year playing corner.

Missouri football writer explains the players who are out due to transfer portal or injury. EJ Ndoma-Ogar, Joseph Charleston and Barrett Banister are injured. DJ Coleman, Isaiah McGuire, Martez Manuel and Jaylon Carlies are possible opt outs.

Missouri's defense has struggled against teams with elite slot receivers. Wake Forest's dynamic offense is a different matter. Missouri's hybrid linebacker is great for teams that rely on tight ends and play action. The key to beating Tennessee's defensive system is elite slots receiver play.

Missouri Football Writer explains the keys to the offense overpowering Wake's defense. Brady Cook has made a lot of great plays with his arm and his legs, but he has also made some mistakes.

Missouri football writer explains the team's current state of the season. He believes the pessimists are right and the optimists say the football team is improving. Missouri finished the year 2-4, but they beat South Carolina on the road and Arkansas in a rivalry game.

The Mizzou fanbase will not travel for the bowl game.

Missouri football writer predicts a strange game between Mizzou and Wake. The key is the Mennonite secondary against Wake's pass offense. The game will be fun and weird.