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‘STAR’-studded Defense: Mizzou showing improvement under Blake Baker

It’s no secret Mizzou’s defense looks different under first-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker, who implemented an aggressive play-calling style to transform the Tigers’ defense from the hunted to the hunter.

Behind a front seven littered with transfers and veterans, as well as a secondary that continues to improve alongside the implementation of Baker’s ‘STAR’ position, the results are decidedly better than last season’s defensive disaster.

Defensive Statistics: 2021 vs 2022

Statistic 2021 2022
Points Allowed 33.8 24.