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A lefty under center: How Austin Simmons is changing Mizzou’s offense
What do Austin Simmons and John Stollenwerck have in common? Both have been on Mizzou football’s roster, both play quarterback and both are left-handed. The main difference is the expectations on Simmons and how football has changed since Stollenwerck was a signal caller in the late ‘80s. Simmons is expected to lead the Tigers offense […]
Mizzou Track & Field: A year behind the lens
My first interaction with Mizzou Track & Field came in the form of a profuse apology. Last summer, I was on vacation in Alaska when I had scheduled a time to speak to coach Kyle Levermore about potentially interning with the program as a photographer. I miscalculated the time difference, and as a result missed […]
Defensive Starting Spots Up For Grabs Heading Into Final Week of Fall Camp
The 2025 edition of Mizzou’s defense was one of the top units in college football. Corey Batoon’s squad was ranked 10th in the nation in Bill Connelly’s SP+ and seventh in success rate, swallowing up running backs at the line of scrimmage with regularity and allowing the Tigers to reach eight wins despite injuries and […]
Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Annor Boateng
When Annor Boateng announced his commitment to the University of Missouri back in the fall of 2023, Mizzou fans were largely buzzing. And with good reason. The Tigers 2024 recruiting class topped the charts as the top ranked class in the country, and Boateng was the crown jewel of a class that consisted of five […]
Fall Camp Notes and Quotes: August 14
Mizzou was back at the Stephens Indoor Facility on a humid Friday in Columbia as fall camp’s second full week continued. The media was on hand to cover the first six periods of practice and also talked to wide receivers Caleb Goodie Sr. and Donovan Olugbode alongside cornerback Chris Graves Jr. and edge rusher Langden […]
SBN Reacts: Robert Woodyard Jr. Should Make a Big Impact on Mizzou’s Defense
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 […]
The Fifth Set: Five Questions, One Court: What Mizzou Needs From Drake Exhibition
The scoreboard will be there. So will the officials, the crowd and another team standing across the net. But when Missouri takes the court against Drake in its exhibition Saturday, the final score might be the least important number of the night. For the Tigers, the exhibition is an early test of five questions that […]
2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Wide Receivers
Previous Previous: QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS, TIGHT ENDS. Unlike the running back and tight end room, Mizzou enters 2026 with a plethora of changes within the wide receiver room. This is true for both the projected starting lineup and the depth. While some of these players haven’t played a snap in black and gold, there is […]
Commute: How to feel about Mark Mitchell
There seems to be a lot of smoke about Mitchell possibly joining the Kentucky Wildcats, here’s how you should feel about it… I’m kidding. I’m not going to tell you how to feel about it. Whatever way you want to feel about this possibility is correct. One commenter on Rock M+ said this: “I will […]
Mizzou soccer goes scoreless against Western Kentucky in season opener
Missouri opened its 2026 campaign with a scoreless draw at Western Kentucky on Thursday, outshooting the Hilltoppers 11-8 but unable to solve WKU goalkeeper Mia Riddick, who made six saves to preserve the shutout. The Tigers dominated the opening half, outshooting Western Kentucky 7-2, but couldn’t turn that pressure into goals. Missouri’s best look of […]
Mizzou soccer enters 2026 with postseason aspirations: ‘We will make it’
Missouri soccer has spent the better part of a decade trying to find its way back to the postseason. The Tigers’ last postseason appearance came in 2018, when they reached the SEC Tournament before falling to LSU in the first round. Every season since has ended the same way: no bid. For Missouri’s senior class, […]
Five questions for Fall Camp
We’re two weeks into fall football camp as the Tigers prep for their toughest SEC schedule to date, and probably their toughest schedule period (at least since the 70s when men were men and power conference teams actually played each other out of conference.) Now that practice is in full swing, it’s time to really […]
Commute: Preseason Rankings on Mizzou Basketball and Football
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Basketball and Football ESPN is a believer in Mizzou Basketball this season. In their projected SEC standings — the Tigers are pegged to finish sixth. What is their ceiling for Dennis Gates’ squad? 30 wins, a second-place finish in the league, and oh …. a […]
Columns and Courts: Manny Raga Is Ready to Write Mizzou Tennis’ First Page
Manny Raga has spent much of his tennis life figuring out how to win. Now, he has a different challenge: helping build something from the ground up. Raga was hired by Mizzou head coach Robin Goodman in May as the Tigers’ associate head coach, making the move to Columbia after three seasons at Oklahoma. The […]
Here’s what you need to know when attending a football game at Mizzou
So you’ve made it to Columbia, Missouri, for a Mizzou football game. Congratulations, you picked a great time to visit! The 2026 season is extra exciting for Mizzou football fans and game attendees. The program on the verge of breaking through to a new level of success under Eli Drinkwitz – entering his seventh season […]
2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Tight Ends
Previous Previews: QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS. The use of the tight end for Missouri under Eli Drinkwitz has improved since he arrived in 2020. This season Mizzou enters 2026 with an experienced room surrounded by new faces on the offensive staff and personnel on the field. Hopefully, that can help elevate the room to a place […]
Commute: Sheryl Crow appearing for the season opening national anthem
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about something exciting for Mizzou Football’s home opener Some exciting news came out yesterday for Mizzou football’s season opener against Arkansas Pine-Bluff. Mizzou Athletics announced that Sheryl Crow will sing the national anthem at Memorial Stadium. Crow, a Kennett, Mo., native, graduated from Missouri in 1987. Yesterday […]
2026 Missouri Football Opponent DEEP DIVE: A Recap
Catch up on previous 2026 opponent previews! Arkansas-Pine Bluff kansas Troy Mississippi State Florida Texas A&M Ole Miss Arkansas Texas Georgia Kentucky Oklahoma Thirteen weeks ago I began my previews of every regular season opponent on Missouri’s 2026 schedule, and as of last week, I’m done! My hope is that you learned something interesting about […]
SBN Reacts: Which defensive transfer will make the biggest impact for Mizzou Football this season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mizzou fans and fans across the country. Mizzou Football’s defense has been successful ever since Eli Drinkwitz hired Corey Batoon as coordinator. In back-to-back seasons, the Tigers ranked 17th (2024) and 8th (2025) […]
Darris Smith Prepares to Lead Unproven EDGE Group
The Tigers’ group of pass rushers on the outside has been an underrated piece of the team over the past five seasons or so. 15.5 combined sacks from their two starters last season and two EDGE rushers taken in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft over the past three seasons. Heading into 2026, […]
Commute: Ahmad Hardy, Cayden Green Named On3 Preseason All-Americans
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Football College Football preseason All-American lists are starting to roll out as we inch closer and closer to Week 1. On Monday, On3 released their All-American team — and Mizzou was well represented with Ahmad Hardy highlighted on the first team. Chris Low called Hardy […]
Mizzou Cross Country Sets Its Sights on 2026 Season
The wait is almost over. Missouri’s head distance coach Kyle Levermore spoke with reporters Monday, Aug. 10, to preview a 2026 season he believes could be the turning point both the men’s and women’s cross country programs have been building toward. A Healthy Start Unlike most years, the cross country squad has not even had […]
Inside Mizzou Volleyball’s Media Day with Dawn Sullivan and Paige Felder
Missouri volleyball has a new look this fall, and head coach Dawn Sullivan is serving up the details. Sullivan and sophomore outside hitter Paige Felder met with reporters on Monday, Aug. 10 in the media room at the Mizzou Arena, part of a fall sports media day. For volleyball, the buzz was all about a […]
Tiger Top Spin: From First Serve to New Era, Mizzou Tennis Looks to Add to Its History
Before Robin Goodman arrived in Columbia with a vision of turning Mizzou tennis into a nationally relevant program, the Tigers had already spent decades building a history filled with successful teams, international players and memorable individual accomplishments. Now, as Missouri enters the 2026 season, a new chapter is beginning. Mizzou women’s tennis first took the […]
First Serve: Three Takeaways From Mizzou Volleyball’s Black and Gold Scrimmage
Two weeks before Mizzou volleyball opens its 2026 season, there are still plenty of questions left to answer. That was perhaps the biggest takeaway from Saturday’s Black and Gold scrimmage at the Hearnes Center. With the Tigers’ season opener against Western Illinois approaching, several position battles remain wide open. While that might make some fans […]
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