Missouri Football vs. Murray State: Scouting report, score prediction

Three-star freshman running back Jordan Washington is expected to start for the Racers.

What will Batoon's defense look like?

Corey Batoon will call plays for the first time as the Tigers' defensive coordinator.

It should be a good opportunity to incorporate some transfers and internal development pieces. Players like redshirt freshman Nicholas DeLoach, who is listed after Toriano Pride Jr. with an “or” between the names for starting lineups, should get a chance to fill in for some receivers in a live game.

The same goes for young defensive tackles Marquis Gracial, Jalen Marshall and Sam Williams, who were all named to the team's first unofficial roster. The first half should make it clearer how the Tigers plan to rotate this unit.

And, what is not entirely uninteresting: What will the specialized roles for defensive end Johnny Walker Jr. and Daylan Carnell look like this season?

Walker was projected to play the role of “wild card” defensive end, a boundary end who drops back into coverage in certain situations. Carnell has played as a hybrid linebacker/safety the past two seasons. Will that role look different under Batoon? Time will tell.