Where Does Drew Pyne Need to Improve? - The Extra Point

If Brady Cook is out, the Tigers need its backup to step up and lead the offense.

Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Pyne (6) scrambles during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Watch the video above as Missouri football reporter Michael Stamps lists the two main areas backup quarterback Drew Pyne needs to improve to lead the Tiger offense to success

With starting quarterback Brady Cook battling injury, the Tigers have turned to backup transfer Drew Pyne to play in Cook's absence. That hasn't exactly gone to plan for the Tiger offense so far.

Pyne's thrown for only 248 yards and three interceptions, with a 63.6% completion percentage. The turnovers were a massive issue in the Tigers' last two games, with two of his four coming at costly moments.

The first interception against Alabama and Pyne's fumble against Auburn had direct impacts on the game and he will need to protect the ball better in crucial situations for the Tiger offense.

Pyne's also missed many easy throws so far, primarily against Auburn. That might come with time in first-team practice situations, but anticipating where his receivers will finish their routes has been a clear challenge that needs improvement.

The Tiger offense will be limited regardless without Brady Cook. It will be Pyne's responsibility to do just enough to push the offensive unit over the edge.

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