Mizzou Announces Kirby Moore as Offensive Coordinator
The Missouri Tigers officially announced Fresno State offensive coordinator Kirby Moore the next OC and quarterbacks coach at Mizzou on Thursday.
And by the sound of things, head coach Eliah Drinkwitz could not be more excited.
"Kirby Moore was born to be a football coach," Drinkwitz said. "He's been tutored and mentored by some of the best in the game, starting with his dad Tom, and continuing with Jeff Tedford, Kalen DeBoer and Chris Petersen. He's a proven winner as a coach and player."
Moore, a former receiver for the Boise State Broncos, has been on the Fresno State coaching staff since 2017. He's the brother of legendary Boise State quarterback and current Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
Moore's arrival to Columbia could potentially take play-calling duties off the shoulders of Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz, who helped lead the Mizzou offense in 2022.
"From my initial conversation with Coach Drinkwitz, I felt the connection with his vision for the Missouri football program, and I am extremely thankful for the opportunity for my family and me to be Tigers and coach in the SEC," Moore said. "I've always prided myself on having a close working relationship with each of the head coaches I've been with. As it's played out, they've all come from offensive backgrounds. I look forward to collaborating with Coach Drinkwitz and the offensive staff in that same way. I can't wait to get with the players and staff and go to work with spring ball only 55 days away."
At Fresno State last season, Moore helped orchestrate an offense that led the Mountain West in total yards per game (402.6) and points per game (30.6) while finishing second in passing yards per game (270.6).
The Bulldogs won the Mountain West and finished with a 10-4 record this season. The team reeled off nine straight wins to close out the campaign after starting off 1-4. Fresno State's final win came in a convincing 29-6 victory over Washington State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 17.
The Tigers finished the season with a 6-7 record after a 27-17 loss to Wake Forest in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23. Mizzou averaged the fifth-fewest points per game in the SEC this past season (24.8) and will look to rejuvenate the offense with the addition of Moore.
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