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College Football Preview: 2016 Missouri Tigers

By Eric Robinson

Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Anthony Sherrils (22) and team mates react after the Georgia Bulldogs missed a go ahead field goal during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Anthony Sherrils (22) and team mates react after the Georgia Bulldogs missed a go ahead field goal during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Maty Mauk (7) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first quarter of the 2015 Citrus Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Maty Mauk (7) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first quarter of the 2015 Citrus Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /

                                                                           Departed Players

One of the biggest departures from the team was linebacker Kentrell Brothers who placed eighth all-time in the school’s history in career tackles. Brothers has posted back-to-back seasons of 100+ tackles and tallied 152 tackles this past season along with 12.5 tackles for loss. The productive defender will be a key loss for the team. Second leading rusher Russell Hansbrough also departs due to graduation after rushing for 2,344 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career.

The Tigers also lost key members on the offensive line with center Evan Boehm off to the NFL. Boehm started 52 straight games and was a vital part of the offensive line over the years as well as left guard Conner McGovern, who was arguably the best offensive lineman on the team in 2015. On top of those integral losses, the transfer of former quarterback Maty Mauk was also a significant loss of the program even with the presence of Drew Lock. The season may have actually been a bowl season with Mauk on the field and his production.

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