Steve Wilks
Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee makes quick work of Missouri in 62-24 rout

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 02, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

Missouri wide receiver Chance Luper (18) help up wide receiver Keke Chism (6) after a missed catch during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
After tough L, Mizzou turns focus to SEMO, continued growth

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2019, file photo, Eliah Drinkwitz is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Expectations surrounding Missouri in its first go-around under Drinkwitz were predictably modest, a byproduct of both the backpedaling the program had done under Barry Odom and the problems COVID-19 caused to the entire season. Most bystanders would argue the Tigers shattered them. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Central Michigan heads to Mizzou without coach Jim McElwain

By Dave Skretta Sep. 02, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

FILE- This is a 2019 photo of Steve Wilks of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Wilks is the new defensive coordinator at Missouri, where he replaced Ryan Walters after his departure for Illinois. (AP Photo)
Longtime NFL coach Wilks heads back to college at Mizzou

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mizzou aims to gain ground on SEC in Drinkwitz's second year

By Dave Skretta Aug. 17, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Wilks is returning to coaching as the defensive coordinator at Missouri. Wilks, who was hired by Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz on Thursday, Jan, 21, 2021, took last year off after spending the previous 14 seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons 12/16/2018

Jan. 21, 2021 07:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Wilks is returning to coaching as the defensive coordinator at Missouri. Wilks, who was hired by Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz on Thursday, Jan, 21, 2021, took last year off after spending the previous 14 seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Ex-Cardinals coach Wilks new defensive coordinator at Mizzou

Jan. 21, 2021 06:54 PM EST