Massachusetts vs. Missouri - October 12, 2024

Ask Hoff: Why doesn't Mizzou's Jamal Roberts get more respect?COLUMBIA, Mo. — What do you call the run-up to talking season? We’re in the preamble to Southeastern Conference media days — those are about a week and a half

Mizzou opponent scouting report: Can Texas A&M repeat 2025 success?The Aggies' challenge entering 2026 feels a lot like Missouri's heading into 2024: sustaining success after a breakout season.

Mizzou scouting: Sumrall’s Gators have flash, flawsThe former Tulane coach retained some key pieces at skill positions but hasn't sounded particularly bullish about what he has in the trenches at Florida.

Does Mississippi State finally have the talent to compete? Mizzou opponent scouting reportThe Bulldogs have a quarterback and some quality skill position players, but a tough schedule could mean they're still desperate for a win against Missouri in Week 4.

Mizzou opponent summer scouting report: Kansas to have new starting QB in 2026Jalon Daniels ran out of eligibility, so the Jayhawks will have a new quarterback when the Tigers come to town in Week 2.

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Re-Ranking EA Sports Top 25 Players 📊Which players deserved to be rated higher or lower?

With 19 commits, Mizzou football hits 2027 recruiting target early — with more to come“For us, we’re kind of in this 18-to-22 range of high school players each year, and that’s probably what it will be moving forward,” coach Eli Drinkwitz said last December.

Offensive Fireworks: How Mizzou’s Offense Can Elevate to an Elite UnitImprovement offensively is a must for Mizzou. Where are some areas that will go a long way in achieving that?

SBN Reacts: Mizzou vs Texas Will Be a Tough Ticket in COMOWith a fun home schedule ahead for Mizzou Football, the fanbase is looking forward to Texas coming to town

3-Star Wide Receiver Charles “Tre” Britton III Commits to Mizzou Football3-Star Wide Receiver Charles “Tre” Britton III becomes Mizzou’s 19th overall addition to the 2027 recruiting class

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College football's preview magazines like Mizzou's talent, don't love its scheduleThe Lindy's, Athlon and Phil Steele magazines have Missouri well represented in All-American teams but don't have high expectations for the 2026 season.

SBN Reacts: Which Mizzou Football home game are you most looking forward to?Mizzou Football has a fun, but tough home schedule this season. Which game are you most looking forward to?

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Predicting CFB's Most Exciting Players 🔮Jeremiah Smith and the names to watch in 2026 ➡️

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Mizzou finished last among SEC schools in Director's Cup standings. Does it matter?Missouri placed 65th in the nation and 16th among Southeastern Conference schools in the 2025-26 Director's Cup, which measures performance across all sports.

Recruiting Reset: Kingston Miles is Yet Another Elite Running Back Addition for MizzouMizzou continues to stockpile high-level running backs, and St. Louis native Kingston Miles is the latest addition

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Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel flagged down state trooper before 2025 DWI arrestPinkel, 74, was charged Friday with driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, in Camden County.

CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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Can Mizzou's Grace Slaughter become a WNBA Draft prospect this season?“We’ve had talks about what she needs to do,” Missouri coach Kellie Harper said, “(to) not just be successful now but to really make herself a more marketable professional player."

CFB 27's Top 10 Players ⭐Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney among elite

Early Heisman Trophy Odds, Predictions and SleepersWho are the front-runners for the top award in college football in 2026?

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Former Mizzou men's hoops player part of lawsuit over new NCAA eligibility rulesShawn Phillips Jr. is among a group of 15 athletes who filed an Ohio lawsuit seeking injunctions that would allow them to play this upcoming season.

FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

CFB 27's Top 10 RBs ♨️Two-way tie at No. 1 between Kewan Lacy and Ahmad Hardy. Full list here 📲

CFB 27's Top 10 Units 🔢Offensive and defensive rankings in latest edition. See here 📲

Predicting Every Top 25 Team's Starting QB 🔮Breaking down the impending battles and surefire QB1s ➡️

Breaking: Local Four-Star RB Kingston Miles flips to MizzouMizzou adds its second blue-chip local recruit of the day.

St. Mary's RB Kingston Miles flips commitment from Auburn to MizzouAs a junior at St. Mary's last year, Miles ran for 2,089 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Breaking: 2027 Four-Star Offensive Lineman Kyler Kuhn Commits to MizzouThe Tigers add their sixth four-star of the 2027 cycle with the in-state recruit.

BREAKING: Three-Star Cornerback T’ari Miller Commits to Mizzou FootballCornerback T’ari Miller is the 15th overall addition to Mizzou’s 2027 recruiting class

BREAKING: Three-Star Offensive Tackle Jaylen Hill Commits to Mizzou FootballOffensive Tackle Jaylen Hill is the 16th overall addition to Mizzou’s 2027 recruiting class.

Mizzou football up to 14 commits as summer recruiting continuesThe Tigers, like many schools, are seeing regular additions to their 2027 class as players take official visits.

Why Mizzou’s tight ends could have a bigger role in 2026Will this be the year the tight end room goes off?

Breaking NewsCollege sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

Mizzou men's hoops looking for 1 more power-conference opponent this yearThe Tigers would like to schedule one more nonconference game against a high-major program, coach Dennis Gates said.

Cheering for USMNT means supporting family for Mizzou football coach Derek NicholsonMissouri linebackers coach Derek Nicholson's brother-in-law is USMNT defender Auston Trusty.

Projecting Top O-Lines for 2026 🔮How units from Georgia, Notre Dame, more stack up ➡️

Aldon Smith's Brain to Be Checkedfamily will have late NFL player's brain examined for signs of CTE

Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy 'progressing well,' 2026 status still unclear"He wants to progress faster than what the docs want," Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said.

Former Mizzou star Aldon Smith dies at 36"Mizzou football is deeply saddened by the passing of Tiger legend Aldon Smith," the program said in a statement.

Aldon Smith, former Mizzou All-American and NFL All-Pro, dies at 36The former star pass rusher has been out of professional football since 2021.

How Chip Lindsey and Austin Simmons can fix Missouri’s passing gameMizzou football will have a new face at both OC and QB, both being tasked with helping bring some juice to the offense.

BREAKING: Four-Star Wide Receiver Lawrence Britt Commits to Mizzou FootballWide Receiver Lawrence Britt is the 15th overall addition to Mizzou’s 2027 recruiting class, and the fifth four-star

How would NCAA's proposed '5-in-5' eligibility rules change affect Mizzou?Some players to have recently come through Missouri wouldn't have been eligible, while some current players will receive an extra year to play.

Mizzou football to play at least 4 night games, 3 morning games in 2026On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference announced broadcast windows for its slate of league games.

Three-Star EDGE Chris Kasky Commits to Mizzou FootballThree-Star EDGE Chris Kasky is the 13th overall addition to Mizzou Football's 2027 Recruiting Class

After Mizzou completes football stadium renovation, what project will come next?"After this big, big project, what do we want to take on next? We'll get to that soon," Missouri athletics director Laird Veatch said.

Mizzou football begins hosting official visits for recruits with 10 commits alreadyThe Tigers will host upwards of 50 high school prospects throughout the month of June.

Three-Star Offensive Tackle Jack Marquard Commits to Mizzou FootballThree-Star Offensive Tackle Jack Marquard becomes the 12th overall addition to Mizzou's 2027 recruiting class

Three-Star, In-State Linebacker Kobe Rhymes Commits to Mizzou FootballThree-Star, In-State Linebacker Kobe Rhymes is the 11th addition to Mizzou Football's 2027 Recruiting Class

Niche part of Congress' new college sports bill would affect Mizzou football schedulesA Congressional effort to preserve traditional college football rivalries applies to schools like Missouri that have recently changed conferences.

What kind of College Football Playoff expansion best suits Mizzou? It's complicatedThere's little agreement over whether 16, 24 or more teams making the CFP is best for the sport. And there are consequences for expanding the field.

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team's Offseason 🗣️Bite-sized takes across the national landscape ➡️

Mizzou unlikely to sell football stadium naming rights before 2026 seasonThe University of Missouri is talking with potential sponsors about buying the corporate naming rights to Memorial Stadium, but those talks may not conclude before the 2026 season begins.

SEC to End 'Cupcake' Week 🧁Conference votes to eliminate tune-up opponents in 2027

Drink Details Hardy's Recovery'Long way away from knowing what the football side will be' 📲

Details still scarce regarding Laurel, Mississippi, shooting of Ahmad HardyThe Laurel, Mississippi, police chief has not answered multiple calls and emails from the Post-Dispatch requesting comment.

How practice pressure and a no-phone round got Mizzou women's golf to NCAA ChampionshipsThe Tigers will compete at the NCAA Championships, which start Friday, for the first time since 2005.

Sark Talks SEC Spending 💰Texas HC believes every school in conference pays 'minimum $30M' for their rosters

Ahmad Hardy Thanks Fans 🙏Mizzou RB shares update as he's 'back to the road to success'. Watch video here 📲

Father of Mizzou men's hoops freshman to be paid double other assistant coaches' salariesJason Crowe Sr. will be paid $500,000 per year in his role as an assistant coach for player development.

Hochman: The wild story of Mizzou golfer Addie Dobson's rise from walk-on to starAddie Dobson helped lead Mizzou's women's golf team to its second NCAA Championships ever.

Mizzou men's hoops hires new assistant coaches, including 2 with ties to freshman classThe Tigers' new hires also include a former head coach who will be the program's new offensive coordinator.

3 true freshmen who could contribute to Mizzou football in 2026A running back, defensive back and wide receiver look like the first-year players with the best chances of seeing the field for the Tigers.

Western Carolina guard commits to Mizzou men's hoops, rounding out rosterCord Stansberry, a 6-foot-4 guard, filled the 15th and final roster spot for the Tigers.

Worthy: Mizzou's Dennis Gates and SLU's Josh Schertz putting action behind their wordsSt. Louis, specifically, and college hoop fans in general will benefit from this clash. Now, just get it locked in.

Breaking NewsSuspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Kentucky (AP)

3 most important Mizzou football games in 2026: Spring superlativesMissouri's football schedule gets tougher this year, and these three games will determine what kind of season the Tigers have.

RB Ahmad Hardy Discharged After ShootingAll-American returning to Missouri to begin recovery process, hopes to play this season (AP)

3 Mizzou football players in line for bigger roles in 2026: Spring superlativesFrom a defensive player finally ready for his breakout season to an offensive youngster primed for a leap to stardom, here are three players who will see upticks in responsibility.

Mizzou's Ahmad Hardy released from hospital, returning to MU campus after shootingThere's still no clarity over whether Hardy will be able to play for the Tigers in 2026.

Mizzou men's hoops adds 3-point shooting with South Dakota transfer Jordan CrawfordTigers coach Dennis Gates still has one open roster spot to work with, should he choose to fill it.

Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after being shot in MississippiHardy, an All-American last season with the Tigers, underwent surgery on Sunday, according to a statement from a Mizzou football spokesperson.

Mizzou Star RB Shot at ConcertAhmad Hardy in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound

Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable conditionThe Mizzou running back underwent surgery after the shooting Sunday morning.

Recruiting Reset: Jack Brown is a Future Tight End Star for Mizzou FootballMizzou Football has had a lot of start tight ends in their program, and Jack Brown could be the latest one in the future

Mizzou football player charged with felony after police say he fled at 80-90 mphA Mizzou football player faces a felony charge after police say he drove away from a traffic stop Monday in Columbia, Missouri, reaching speeds of 80 to 90 miles per

B/R's Updated Top 25 after Spring Practices and Games 🔢Where Missouri stands as preparations for the 2026 season continue 📲

Mizzou Gym Loves a Fifth Year Specialist!Tigers pick up a commitment from Oregon State transfer Jennifer McMillan, a bars/beam specialist

Mizzou to The Lou: Comments and notes from Missouri Tigers visit to St. CharlesHere's what Missouri's Laird Veatch, Eli Drinkwitz, Dennis Gates, Kellie Harper and Brian Smith had to say at Chicken N Pickle.

Vashon's Kennard Davis transferring to Mizzou hoops after a season at BYUKennard Davis started 32 games last season in Provo, averaging 8.5 points per game, but his field-goal percentage slipped to a career-worst 39.5%.

2027 Offensive Lineman Luke Injaychock Commits to Mizzou FootballThe La Grange, Il., recruit is the seventh local prospect to commit to the Tigers since March.

Everything That Happened in April for Mizzou WrestlingPortal moves and prospect commitments highlight the beginning of the Tigers' offseason

Mizzou football adds more in-state commits to its local-leaning 2027 recruiting classLast June, the Tigers had only seven commits. They already have eight verbal commitments this recruiting cycle.

Mizzou's 2027 NFL draft outlook: Could Tigers produce 2 first-round picks?Running back Ahmad Hardy and offensive lineman Cayden Green could both go in the first round of a deep 2027 NFL draft.

Three-Star, In-State Linebacker Caleb Green Commits to Mizzou FootballIn-State product Caleb Green, and younger brother of Cayden Green is the latest to join Mizzou Football's 2027 class

STL's Kevin Coleman Jr. and Toriano Pride Jr. are latest Mizzou players taken in NFL DraftColeman and Pride were part of a 2021 class of St. Louis preps talents who dominated the region.

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📋 Kevin Coleman Jr. (No. 177 overall) 🧳 Played at 4 schools 🎥 Watch his dynamic ability

Bills Draft Mizzou CB

Toriano Pride Jr. (No. 220 overall). Watch his highlights

Mizzou's Kevin Coleman Jr. Selected by Miami Dolphins in Fifth Round of NFL DraftMizzou's Kevin Coleman Jr. is headed to the Miami Dolphins as the fifth Missouri Tiger selected in this NFL Draft

Toriano Pride Jr. Scouting ReportMissouri CB goes No. 220

Kevin Coleman Jr. Scouting ReportMizzou WR goes No. 177 overall

BREAKING: Mizzou Football Lands Three-Star, In-State Product Keiran GovanMizzou Football's latest addition to the 2027 recruiting class is three-star safety Keiran Govan

Mizzou's Keagen Trost Selected By Los Angeles Rams in 3rd Round of NFL DraftA morally moribund franchise? Sure. Less so now that Keagen is there!

Mizzou's Chris McClellan Selected By Green Bay Packers in 3rd Round of NFL DraftMcClellan is staying in the Midwest.

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Rams Draft Mizzou IOL📋 Keagen Trost (No. 93 overall) 😤 Listed at 6'5'', 311 pounds 🎥 Watch him move defenders

NFL Draft updates: Mizzou's Zion Young, Josiah Trotter picked in second roundYoung and Trotter were taken in back-to-back second-round slots on Friday.

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Full Chris McClellan Scouting ReportMizzou DL goes No. 77

Mizzou's Zion Young Selected By Baltimore Ravens in 2nd Round of NFL DraftMizzou's Zion Young will join first year Ravens' coach Jesse Minter.

Mizzou's Josiah Trotter Selected By Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2nd Round of NFL DraftJosiah Trotter becomes Mizzou's second pick of the 2nd round.

Packers Draft Mizzou DL

📋 Chris McClellan (No. 77 overall) 😱 Listed at 6'4'', 323 pounds 🎥 Watch his strength and swim move

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Full Josiah Trotter Scouting ReportMissouri LB goes No. 46 overall

Bucs Draft Mizzou LB

📋 Josiah Trotter (No. 46 overall) 👦 Son of Jeremiah, brother plays for Eagles 🎥 See why he was First-Team All-SEC

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Full Zion Young Scouting ReportMissouri EDGE goes No. 45

Ravens Draft Missouri EDGE

📋 Zion Young (No. 45 overall) 🧪 'Looks like he was built in a lab' 🎥 Watch his get-off speed and bend

No Mizzou players taken in first round of 2026 NFL DraftDefensive end Zion Young and middle linebacker Josiah Trotter are likely to be picked fairly early on Friday, the draft's second day.

Ultimate NFL x CFB Mock Draft 🤩How this year's 1st-round would look with Arch and other stars still in school 📲

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

Mizzou men's hoops makes history with addition of Bryson Tiller, first transfer from KUTiller, a former five-star recruit, has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Mizzou running back Jamal Roberts could've transferred, but stayed: 'I started a legacy'“It was important (to stay),” Roberts said this spring. “I started a legacy here. I built my foundation here. I just want to finish it up.”

Mizzou men's hoops picks up standout freshman Jamier Jones via transfer portalThe 6-foot-6 forward, who was a Big East all-freshman selection this past season, could start immediately for the Tigers.

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

Missouri in Pass Coverage: An InvestigationMissouri was sneaky-good at preventing big pass plays last year. What does this year's group look like?

Tiger Style Picks up Transfer Commitment From Missouri Native Zan FugittThe former All-American with Wisconsin returns to his home state with two seasons of eligibility remaining

Is this the deepest QB group at Mizzou under Eli Drinkwitz? 'Probably,' he says"We've got three guys who can play the position at a high level," Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz said.

This year's Mizzou-Kansas football game moved up to a Friday night kickoffA specific kickoff time and TV designation will be announced at a later date, but it will be a night game and on national television.

Mizzou's Eli Drinkwitz finds 'powerful' way to convince star players to stay with program"I had opportunities to do something else but chose to be at the University of Missouri," football coach Eli Drinkwitz said. "That's powerful to use."

SBN Reacts: When Will the First Mizzou Player Be Selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?Can Mizzou Football make it three straight years of first round NFL Draft picks?

With several open roster spots, Mizzou men's hoops set for pivotal transfer portal windowThe Tigers have five roster spots to be filled by transfers, which is a significant number for a sport with 15 total spots on a team.

Mizzou diver Collier Dyer recovers from midseason shoulder injury to win NCAA ChampionshipDyer, a senior at the University of Missouri, tore his rotator cuff in November but was able to win the program's first diving title.

'I just didn't want to delay it': Why Eli Drinkwitz sped up Mizzou's 2026 QB competition"That was the decision that we needed to make," Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. "The years that we've been at our best, we've had a quarterback leading the offseason."

How Mizzou Gymnastics is establishing itself as a national powerAs the Tigers look to book a return trip to nationals, they're also on the doorstep of something even bigger.

Hochman: 2 McDonald's All-Americans should make mad Mizzou fans forget about MarchJason Crowe Jr. and Toni Bryant will likely make instant impacts for the Missouri Tigers in 2026-27.

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Mizzou surprisingly makes the top 20 in 2026 SP+2026 SP+ projections higher than expected for Mizzou football

Mizzou football starts 2027 recruiting cycle with commitments from more local playersOf the six players to have verbally committed to Missouri so far, four hail from the greater St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.

Who is Mizzou's next big time pass rusher?A deeper look at pass rushing potential

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

Mizzou football makes another portal signing despite lack of spring transfer windowKamauryn Morgan, a defensive end who spent the 2025 season at Baylor, has signed with Missouri.

Mizzou adds Baylor edge rusher Kamauryn Morgan from transfer portalMorgan is a former four-star recruit with three years of eligibility remaining

Who is Mizzou's best offensive lineman?An advanced assessment of the current offensive line.

Contract extension for Dennis Gates? Long-term future looms for Mizzou, its hoops coach"I'm going to continue to give my very best for as long as I'm the head coach here," Missouri's Dennis Gates said. "I'm not the one to make that decision."

Mizzou football adds local defensive lineman from transfer portal in savvy spring signingMark Hensley, a defensive lineman who had spent three seasons at Northern Illinois, signed with MU over the weekend.

Bluegrass State bound: Mizzou Gym heads to Lexington for NCAA RegionalsThe path for a return to Nationals is definitely within the Tigers' grasp.

Mizzou's season was a 'failure,' Dennis Gates says. But he wants credit, too"I pat myself on the back at the same time, but there was still a goal in mind," Dennis Gates said. "I want to win a national championship, and I

Mizzou Football Picks Up Northern Illinois Defensive Lineman Mark Hensley in Transfer PortalMizzou Football stays active in the transfer portal with the addition of Northern Illinoi's Mark Hensley

Hochman: Mizzou's Dennis Gates outcoached in 'home game' loss in NCAA TournamentMissouri coach Dennis Gates and the Tigers lost in the NCAA Tournament to Miami, even though the game was played in St. Louis' Enterprise Center - essentially a home game