The Biggest Concern After Mizzou’s Win Wasn’t the Score

The crew is back to break down Missouri’s season-opening win, from Austin Simmons’ sharp debut to the Tigers’ defensive flashes and the questions that remain heading into a major rivalry matchup.Kevin Rutland, Sean Weatherspoon, and Jeremy Maclin discuss what stood out against Arkansas–Pine Bluff, whether the run game and second-unit defense need more consistency, and why Simmons’ command of the offense has everyone paying attention.They also go around college football, reacting to LSU’s statement against Clemson, Michigan’s uneven showing, the Texas debate, and whether Alabama still looks like Alabama.Then it’s all rivalry week. The hosts share their own Mizzou–Kansas memories, explain why this matchup means so much to both programs, and lay out what the Tigers need to do on defense and offense to leave Lawrence with a convincing win.In this episode Initial reactions to Mizzou’s season-opening win Austin Simmons’ poise, passing attack, and what to watch next Concerns around the run game and second-half depth Defensive standouts and the importance of stopping Kansas’ rushing attack LSU, Clemson, Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, and more Week One reactions Why the Mizzou–Kansas rivalry still hits differently What Missouri needs to do to control the game in a hostile road environment How much a team should reveal early in the season Score predictions for the rivalry matchup HostsKevin Rutland, Sean Weatherspoon, and Jeremy Maclin 00:00 — Missouri’s opening win: initial reactions 08:43 — Biggest takeaways from college football’s first week 18:36 — Missouri–Kansas rivalry preview 24:56 — How Missouri’s defense can win the game 27:02 — Offensive game plan and setting the tone early 28:41 — What teams hold back before a major matchup 31:59 — What Austin Simmons needs to show against Kansas 36:15 — Handling a hostile road environment 38:19 — Score predictions 39:23 — Closing thoughts and where to catch Jeremy Maclin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices