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Three Weeks Until Home Opener

By Joseph Yancey

Dec 22, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) drops back to pass against the Army Black Knights during the second quarter of the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) drops back to pass against the Army Black Knights during the second quarter of the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Missouri Tigers will begin the football season at home against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Tigers winning this game is important for obvious reasons, starting with beginning the season 1- 0. To add, it is very important to beat lesser-than teams. Showing the rest of the SEC that these these ‘warm-up games’ are of no threat. More than anything, a healthy lead will allow Mizzou to rest some starters late. The starters receiving their first real game action in months is a sensitive time, and there is a heightened sense of injury. No matter the quality of the opponent once the games are real, so is the physicality. Leaving the game against Louisiana Tech with a win and a healthy team is paramount.

Dec 22, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) drops back to pass against the Army Black Knights during the second quarter of the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) drops back to pass against the Army Black Knights during the second quarter of the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports /

The only acceptable result is a blowout victory. Louisiana Tech finished last season 0 – 6 on the road and struggled against much worse teams than Missouri. A statement game for Mizzou is in order. The Tigers announced that Sophomore, Brady Cook would open the season as the starting quarterback. There could not be a better spot for the young QB to shine. A primetime game, at home, versus a weak opponent is the perfect recipe to cook up a lopsided victory.

A modest victory would be a sign of a team that is still not ready to compete in the SEC. With many projecting the Tigers to finish the season under .500, a big win out of the gate is important.

When: Thursday, September 1 @ 7:00 PM

Where: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Missouri

Watch: ESPN U

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