SBN Reacts: Robert Woodyard Jr. Should Make a Big Impact on Mizzou’s Defense

SBN Reacts: Robert Woodyard Jr. Should Make a Big Impact on Mizzou’s Defense

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SBN Reacts: Robert Woodyard Jr. Should Make a Big Impact on Mizzou’s Defense
AUBURN, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 18: Robert Woodyard Jr. #0 of the Auburn Tigers runs during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Mizzou Football is bringing in a new-look defense this upcoming season under coordinator Corey Batoon. With plenty of defensive starters gone from last season — Missouri’s offseason transfer portal haul was big on the defensive side of the ball.

We asked the fanbase which defensive transfer will make the biggest impact for Mizzou this season — and Auburn linebacker transfer Robert Woodyard Jr. was the overwhelming favorite.

Woodyard Jr. spent four seasons at Auburn and is coming off a highly productive 2025-2026 campaign — ranking second on the team with 67 total tackles which landed him on First Team All-SEC honors per Pro Football Focus.

Woodyard Jr.’s talent and experience should make Mizzou’s linebacker room the strength on this defense. (The college football season is just around the corner — and you can place your CFB bets over at our partners on Fanduel Sportsbook.)

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