Eye on the Tigers

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson deliver a weekly dose of Mizzou athletics, from game previews to interviews and everything else you need to stay ahead of the curve on all things Tigers

  • 1 hour 33 seconds
    Breaking down Braggin' Rights matchup and what to make of Mizzou's portal movement

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Jeff Gordon to talk about the surprises of Missouri's men's basketball season and what could be coming together for the Tigers. Jeff provides his rundown of Illinois before dissecting Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup between Mizzou and the Illini. Then, Eli rounds up Missouri's transfer portal activity and explains what to make of five freshmen leaving the program.

    19 December 2024, 10:05 pm
  • 55 minutes 10 seconds
    Hoops downs Kansas, Nwaneri enters portal, Mizzou gets Music City Bowl

    On this episode of Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack a busy week of Missouri sports news. They start with the Tigers losing five-star edge rusher Williams Nwaneri to the transfer portal and what it means for the program's present and future. Eli and Ben also recap Mizzou men's basketball taking down No. 1 Kansas, the game's atmosphere and whether expectations should change for this year's team. They wrap up the episode with reaction to the Missouri getting Iowa in the Music City Bowl and Eli quizzes Ben on college football-related legislation around the country.

    11 December 2024, 8:54 pm
  • 51 minutes 55 seconds
    Bowl opponents, portal priorities and remembering Bob Holt

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson remember Bob Holt, the late Arkansas beat reporter and MU alum who was famous for his SEC media days questions. Eli and Ben also talk through the latest in Mizzou's bowl options and what they think the transfer portal priorities should be for the Tigers. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri men's basketball's comeback win and chances to beat Kansas in the weekend's Border War showdown.

    5 December 2024, 7:06 pm
  • 50 minutes 20 seconds
    Mizzou's defensive shortcomings and a bowl game wishlist

    On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson talk about where Missouri goes from here after a loss to South Carolina that ended any remaining playoff hopes for the Tigers. They discuss what the offense can show down the stretch and where the defense has struggled before debating some of their preferred matchups for Mizzou's eventual bowl game.

    21 November 2024, 9:02 pm
  • 54 minutes 41 seconds
    Unpacking Mizzou's chaotic win and quarterback dilemma, and should there be men's hoops worries?

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson reflect on a wild end to Missouri's win over Oklahoma and what the result means for the program's journey into the home stretch of the season.

    They also debate how to handle the quarterback decision between Brady Cook and Drew Pyne before touching on the Tigers' hopes of clawing back into College Football Playoff relevance.

    Eli and Ben close out the episode by skimming through the struggles and successes of this year's men's basketball team and what matters during early season nonconference games.

    13 November 2024, 10:09 pm
  • 44 minutes 46 seconds
    Mizzou hoops' half-court struggles and finding reasons for football hype

    On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman dive into a world of Mizzou sports that includes both football and men's basketball in action. They start with the Tigers blowing a lead in the hoops season opener, digging into what went wrong from half-court offense to rotation oddities. Eli and Benjamin also discuss Brady Cook's injury status, what it means for Missouri's chances against Oklahoma this weekend, and what could get fans excited for the game.

    6 November 2024, 5:11 am
  • 51 minutes 31 seconds
    Is Mizzou's football season a failure? Plus men's hoops optimism

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down what's gone wrong for Missouri football in 2024. Eli lays out what he knows about Brady Cook's injury and prognosis, and Ben explains what he's watching for during the rest of the season. With basketball season starting Monday, Eli and Ben also discuss the elements of this year's Mizzou hoops team that excite them and what they'll be monitoring during the season opener against Memphis.

    31 October 2024, 6:38 pm
  • 45 minutes 34 seconds
    Health will be vital for Mizzou against Alabama this weekend

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down the importance of two key Mizzou players' health ahead of this weekend's game against Alabama. Will Brady Cook's ankle be fine for him to play? Will Nate Noel be out or available? Eli and Ben explain what they know about the injuries and information out there before digging into matchups against Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri's national perception heading into a make-or-break game.

    23 October 2024, 6:54 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Midseason grades for every Mizzou football position and looking for turnovers against Auburn

    On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson zoom out to evaluate Missouri football at the halfway point of its season. They hand out midterm grades to every position on the Tigers' roster, unpacking a disappointing start for wide receivers, the nuance of grading an offensive line and opportunities for better marks on the defense. Eli and Ben also look ahead to Mizzou's homecoming game against Auburn and how MU's defense could be an X-factor in that game.

    17 October 2024, 5:09 pm
  • 41 minutes 20 seconds
    How concerning was Mizzou’s loss to Texas A&M?

    On this week’s episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack Missouri’s collapse against Texas A&M. They discuss was what went wrong, from a lack of a response from the Tigers to issues establishing the run to overall preparedness.Also, Eli and Ben look ahead to Mizzou’s strange game at UMass and what it can and cannot do for the Tigers’ season.

    8 October 2024, 7:46 pm
  • 41 minutes 50 seconds
    A good time for a bye week and a run-centric game coming this week? Eye on the Tigers

    On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson chat about the value of Missouri getting its first bye week early in the 2024 season. They look ahead to Mizzou's marquee game at Texas A&M this weekend, previewing a matchup against yet another mobile quarterback and an experienced coach in Mike Elko.

    2 October 2024, 7:16 pm
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