Sat Sep 07 11:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Mizzou Tigers Ready for Buffalo Challenge: Mobile Quarterbacks on the Menu

**COLUMBIA, MO** – As Missouri’s football schedule heats up, so does the challenge for the Tigers’ defense. This week, they face Buffalo, a team boasting a mobile quarterback, CJ Ogbonna, who will test the Tigers’ ability to contain running quarterbacks.

This game serves as a warm-up for the upcoming clashes with Boston College and Vanderbilt, who also feature mobile quarterbacks. Coach Eli Drinkwitz acknowledged the importance of facing these types of players, as they have given Missouri trouble in the past.

“My anticipation is that it’s going to be a dogfight, and we’re going to have to prepare that way,” Drinkwitz said.

Despite expecting a comfortable win, Drinkwitz plans to keep his starters on the field until the game is decisively in hand, which will give depth players valuable game experience.

The game against Buffalo might not be as exciting as those against Power Five or SEC opponents, but it’s a chance for the Tigers to refine their game plan for the tougher matchups ahead.

Drinkwitz also highlighted the increased competition in college football due to the transfer portal, with more top-tier talent migrating to higher-level schools. This trend, he believes, is pushing coaches to give their reserves more opportunities to develop.

While the Tigers are expected to win handily, the game against Buffalo offers a chance to fine-tune their strategy, especially against mobile quarterbacks, and provide valuable experience for the players lower down the depth chart.

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