MISSOURI TIGERS NEWS

Ja'Mori Maclin - Remains out Maclin (forearm) will not play Saturday against Kentucky, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Maclin missed the season opener against Central Michigan after suffering a fractured forearm during fall camp, and now he will be unavailable for the second straight game. His status for the Week 3 matchup against Southeast Missouri State should become more clear next week.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett Banister - Questionable for Saturday Banister (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Banister turned his lone target into a 13-yard reception during Saturday's win over Central Michigan. The wide receiver is managing an unspecified injury, and the team has yet to determine is he'll be available for the matchup with the Wildcats.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Abrams-Draine - Questionable for Week 2 Abrams-Draine (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Abrams-Draine's lone action in the season opener against Central Michigan came as a returner. He is managing some sort of injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play Saturday against the Wildcats.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D'Ionte Smith - Probable for SEC opener Smith (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Kentucky, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Smith totaled 69 yards while hauling in two of his three targets in Saturday's win over Central Michigan. The wideout is apparently managing an injury, but based on Thursday's report, he is expected to be available Saturday against the Wildcats.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Cooper - Probable for Saturday Cooper (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Kentucky, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact It's not clear when Cooper got injured or what issue he is dealing with, but it's possible the injury is related to the lower leg problem he dealt with during fall camp. He's probable for the SEC opener, so as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks before Saturday, he should be a go against the Wildcats. The wideout hauled in four passes for 12 yards during the Week 1 win over Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky hosts Missouri, with early SEC East lead at stake

Sitting atop the SEC East for one week is enough motivation for Missouri and Kentucky to get up for their meeting this weekend

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

When is the Missouri football game vs. Kentucky? How to watch, livestream and listen to Mizzou Here's how you can catch Saturday's SEC football opener between the Missouri Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • COLUMBIATRIBUNE.COM

Niko Hea - Opens 2021 with touchdown Hea reeled in both of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown in the opener versus Kentucky.

Impact Hea was listed alongside Daniel Parker as a co-starter for the contest but slightly outproduced his counterpart, including a touchdown in his total. Hea will likely remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Cooper - Catches four passes in opener Cooper (lower leg) caught four passes for 12 yards in the season opener against Central Michigan.

Impact Cooper suffered a lower leg injury midway through fall camp, but he was able to suit up in the opener. He was limited by the defense to just 12 yards, but will hope to open things up against Kentucky in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact There 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.

Impact As 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 this Missouri 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

Mookie Cooper - Taking part in warmups Cooper (lower leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's season opener versus Central Michigan, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Cooper was labeled a question mark for the season opener due to a lower-leg issue that surfaced during the middle of fall camp. Fortunately, it seems likely he will give it a go and should provide some depth out wide for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri Tigers football vs. Central Michigan: Prediction, betting line, TV, stream Game information and prediction for Mizzou’s opening game Saturday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

SportsBeat KC: Missouri Tigers poised to take next step in Drinkwitz's second season Missouri begins its second season under Eli Drinkwitz with a seasoned quarterback, a new defensive coordinator and plenty of returning start...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Central Michigan heads to Mizzou without coach Jim McElwain

Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain had an emergency appendectomy this week

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Badie - Atop depth chart as expected Badie (undisclosed) sits atop the running back depth chart for Week 1 against Central Michigan.

Impact Badie was held out of practice last week for precautionary reasons but looks to be ready for his lead role heading into Week 1. the senior back ran for 242 yards and four touchdowns a season ago over 10 games. With Larry Rountree out of the picture, Badie should take over the bulk share for the Tigers in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Hea - Co-starter at TE Hea (undisclosed) is listed as a co-starter to begin the 2021 season.

Impact Hea and Daniel Parker are the co-starters to begin the season. Hea topped the tight ends last season with 14 catches for 130 yards and two scores.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Cooper - Questionable to play Saturday Cooper (lower leg) is questionable to play Saturday against Central Michigan, Mitchell Forde of PowerMizzou.com reports.

Impact Cooper has missed time in camp with a lower leg injury. He was a transfer from Ohio State hoping to see more playing time with the Tigers. Cooper's status should be updated later in the week.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Mori Maclin - Out for opener Maclin (forearm) will not play this Saturday against Central Michigan, Mitchell Forde of PowerMizzou.com reports.

Impact Maclin fractured his forearm early in camp. His timeline made the opener a question mark, but now we have clarity that the freshman will miss Saturday's contest. It's unclear if he will be ready to face Kentucky on Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Badie - Out for precautionary reasons Badie sat out of practice on Wednesday for precautionary reasons, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Badie had a collision on the sideline in practice when he was returning punts in drills on Saturday. The MRI showed no structural damage, but the team just wants to be careful with their starting running back.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Badie - Back at practice Badie (undisclosed) participated at Tuesday's practice, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Badie made an early exit from Saturday's practice with an apparent injury, but he was able to make a quick return to the field. He's expected to open the season as the Tigers' No. 1 tailback after tallying 48 carries for 242 yards and catching 28 passes for 333 yards with six total touchdowns in 10 games last year.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bazelak - Returns to practice Bazelak returned to practice over the weekend, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact An illness sidelined Bazelak for some practice time but the signal-caller was back with the first-team offense Saturday. This will be Bazelak's second season as Missouri's starter after throwing for 2,366 yards on a 67 percent completion rate in 2020.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bazelak - Out with mild illness Bazelak (illness) will not practice on Thursday, Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bazelak is expected to return to practice on Friday. He underwent a COVID-19 test just to make sure, but all things seem okay in that front. Bazelak will be looking forward to leading his team for the opener on Sept. 4 against Central Michigan.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE