Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Missouri Tigers - News - September 04, 2021

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Connor Bazelak - Tosses two touchdownsBazelak completed 21-of-32 throws for 257 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against CMU.

ImpactThere were seven games in 2020 in which Bazelak failed to throw a single touchdown. He is already off to a better start in 2021, as he notched at least two touchdown throws for just the third time in his collegiate career. A road date with Kentucky will make things more difficult, though Bazelak is a redshirt sophomore and is a much more experienced passer at this juncture.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Badie - Dominant performance'Badie rushed 25 times for 203 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Central Michigan, while also catching three passes for 40 yards and an additional score in the 34-24 win.

ImpactAs expected, the departure of Larry Rountree gives Badie a sizeable workload, and he responded with a superb outing in the season opener. Expect at least 20 touches in every game for the versatile Badie, who has excellent hands as a receiver as well. A matchup at Kentucky could be more difficult, but Badie has significant guaranteed touches.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Badie can call himself whatever he wants, as long as he has games like thisMissouri Tigers running back Tyler Badie had huge game against Central Michigan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021•KANSASCITY.COM

Badie helps Missouri run past Central Michigan, 34-24

Tyler Badie ran for 185 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, and Connor Bazelak threw for 257 yards and two scores, as Missouri beat Central Michigan 34-24 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lew Nichols - Runs for 135 vs. MissouriNichols had 19 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown, along with four catches for 40 yards, Saturday against Missouri.

ImpactKobe Lewis's absence has opened the door for Nichols to be the Chippewas' clear No. 1 back, and in the season opener he bursted through it. A burnable matchup is coming against Robert Morris next week, with only the possibility of limited work in a one-sided outcome as the downside in fantasy terms.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jacob Sirmon - Throws for over 290 vs. MissouriSirmon went 23-for-45 for 295 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions on Saturday against Missouri.

ImpactIn his first college start, and considering he was sacked and under pressure a bunch, Sirmon didn't look too bad. A far easier matchup is coming next week against Robert Morris.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Marion Lukes - Tops 40 yards vs. MissouriLukes had five carries for 44 yards, with a long of 21 yards, Saturday against Missouri.

ImpactLukes got some work in his college debut behind Lew Nichols. With Kobe Lewis out, he made a case for a solid role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Badie helps Missouri run past Central Michigan, 34-24