SEC · Columbia, MO
University of Missouri Scheme Analysis
Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Tigers football program.
Coaching Staff
Eliah DrinkwitzHead Coach
View Profile →TBD (Kirby Moore left for WSU)Offensive Coordinator
Corey BatoonDefensive Coordinator
Offensive System
Spread RPO
Key Traits
run heavyoutside zonerpo actiontempo
Primary Concepts
- Outside Zone
- RPO
- Play-Action
Analysis Notes
Malzahn-Freeze style with pro concepts. Best rushing in SEC 2025 (234.1 ypg). Passing struggled (last in SEC). Two All-American RBs in 3 years.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Defensive System
4-2-5
Key Traits
multiplespeed baseddeath row
Primary Concepts
- 4-2-5 Nickel
- 3-3-5 Package
- Third Down Defense
Analysis Notes
Batoon's 'Death Row' defense. Also uses 3-3-5. Top-20 scoring defense. 5th nationally in 3rd down defense (30.2% allowed). Extended through 2027.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Research Sources
- https://news.tidefans.com/2025/10/09/missouri-preview-tigers-offensive-balance-makes-them-tough/
- https://missouri.rivals.com/news/getting-to-know-corey-batoon-and-what-he-wants-to-do-with-mizzou-s-defense
Last researched: 12/18/2025