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Mizzou Runs over Another Opponent. How Sustainable Is that in Future Seasons?

On Saturday, the Mizzou Tigers rushed for more than 200 yards on 58 carries, with a balanced effort by Ahmad Hardy, Jamal Roberts and Beau Pribula; Hardy’s long run gave Mizzou a 20-17 lead.
This season, Mizzou has repeatedly relied on its run game, with Saturday marking the sixth time they out-rushed opponents by over 200 yards, reflecting their run-first history.
Pribula's limited passing output and turnovers resurfaced as Beau Pribula attempted seven passes and completed four, marking the fewest passing yards by a Tiger in a win since Maty Mauk's outing, with an early second-quarter fumble returned for a touchdown.
Special teams delivered a mix of a return touchdown and ongoing punting issues as Kevin Coleman Jr. scored a fourth-quarter punt return touchdown while Oliver Robbins made his only field goal and both extra points.
Coaches must weigh identity changes heading into next season as the Mizzou coaching staff faces pressure to balance run and pass given elite defenses' exposure of passing limits.

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