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Mizzou football coaches provide insight into emerging QB, TE, DL rooms

Quarterbacks coach Garrett Riley, tight ends coach Alex Atkins and defensive line coach Levorn "Chop" Harbin updated the program, highlighting Simmons and Zollers as QB front-runners and describing the tight end room as stacked.
Harbin, who brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience after hiring in January, faces replacing departing linemen and emphasizes development during spring practices.
The defensive line produced 36 sacks, highlighting its role in team success, as Marquis Gracial recorded 16 tackles and aims to improve his pass-rush ability.
Departures up front create immediate roster questions for spring evaluation, as Harbin must find new contributors after Zion Young, Damon Wilson II, and Chris McClellan left the program.
Riley plans to rely on spring practices to evaluate decision‑making and consistency while Harbin says he will add measured adjustments to a strong defensive system, with roster additions under evaluation.

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