Ex Miami Hurricanes CB Marcus Clarke on Campus at Mizzou; Missouri Tigers Transfer Incoming?

Because the Missouri Tigers put together for his or her season-opener Thursday in opposition to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, they might be near including an extra piece to the secondary.

Former Miami Hurricanes cornerback Marcus Clarke is on campus at Missouri and the “expectation is that he finally ends up transferring to the Tigers,” per reports Monday evening from On3.

Clarke is a latest arrival within the switch portal, as he entered on Aug. 20. 

In two seasons with the Hurricanes, Clarke recorded 29 whole tackles, two passes defended, and two interceptions. In the course of the early a part of 2021, Clarke and the Hurricanes matched up in opposition to some elite ACC quarterbacks and got here away with wins. 

In a 31-30 win over Devin Leary and the No. 18 N.C State Wolfpack, Clarke had 4 whole tackles and a move protection. 

The next week, Miami defeated quarterback Kenny Pickett, Biletnikoff-winning receiver Jordan Addison, and the No. 17 Pitt Panthers in a 38-34 thriller. Clarke had six whole tackles, the second-most amongst Hurricanes that recreation. 

He ended off his Miami profession with an interception in a 47-10 win over the Duke Blue Devils final season. 

His potential addition would bolster a Mizzou secondary that was underrated within the SEC East final season. The Tigers allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards per contest (216.1) and had two defensive backs end within the high three within the convention in whole interceptions.

The Tigers kickoff in opposition to the Bulldogs on Thursday at 7 p.m. C.T.  

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