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2027 Defensive Lineman Dami Sowunmi Commits to Mizzou Football

School is out for the summer [cue Alice Cooper guitar riff] but that’s not stopping Eli Drinkwitz from planning ahead. On Wednesday, Mizzou landed a commitment from 3-star pass-rusher Dami Sowunmi, making him the 10th recruit in the 2027 class. Sowunmi is being eyed by some powerful programs, including Indiana and Cincinnati, so Drinkwitz did […]

The Jason Crowe Jr. Calculus: Can Mizzou Unlock A Bucket-Getter’s Passing?

A couple of weeks ago, recruiting services started issuing their final rankings for prospects in the 2026 class.  Over at 247Sports, the scouting staff wrapped up the cycle by handing out superlatives to top prospects. The one it handed Missouri signee Jason Crowe Jr. was obvious: The Bucket Getter.  “He’s going to be asked to score […]

Commute: Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary on the calender

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we are talking about Mizzou Football! Mizzou Football announced that its Week 3 matchup against Troy at home will mark the 100th anniversary celebration of Memorial Stadium. The game will include special recognitions, commemorative moments and fan activities. In other news, ESPN’s Pete Thamel gave an update on Ahmad […]

Mizzou Baseball Hitting Coach Bryson LeBlanc Not Returning to the Program

Mizzou baseball hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc is not returning to the program for a fourth season, providing an immediate opening at the assistant position for the Tigers to fill. The news was first reported by Kendall Rodgers of D1Baseball on Tuesday evening. LeBlanc came onto Jackson’s staff in June 2023 after serving as an assistant […]

Preview: Mizzou eyes NCAA Championship spots in Fayetteville

The postseason stage is set, and Missouri track & field will bring 16 star athletes to the 2026 NCAA Track & Field West Regional Championships. The meet will run from May 27–30 at the John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville. Breaking Down Mizzou’s 2026 Qualifiers Mizzou enters the regional loaded with nationally ranked talent and several […]

2026 Missouri Football Opponent DEEP DIVE: kansas Jayhawks

Welcome back to Rock M Nation’s annual opponent preview series of the upcoming season. Each week we will break down one opponent from the schedule in chronological order. Given that rosters are ever fluid – and this is done by a hobbyist rather than a pro – there could be some errors in history and […]

Commute: Mizzou Women’s Golf Season Comes to an End

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Women’s Golf! A historic season for the Mizzou Women’s Golf program has come to an end on Memorial Day Monday. The Tigers were at the NCAA Championships for the 2nd time in program history and the first time since 2005. After finishing Round 3 tied for […]

Two Tigers named to On3’s Top 100 players for 2026 list

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re celebrating the early-early-early preseason accomplishments of some of our favorite Mizzou Tigers. This weekend, On3 released its list of the Top 100 College Football Players for the 2026 season. And despite the fact that only two Mizzou Tigers made the list, On3 thinks highly of both Ahmad Hardy […]

Mizzou infielder Chris Patterson to enter transfer portal

Infielder Chris Patterson announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on May 24, becoming Missouri’s first offseason departure after two seasons with the Tigers under head coach Kerrick Jackson. Patterson missed nearly two months this spring with an injury, sidelined from March 14 through May 9. He returned for the final three SEC regular‑season […]

Olympic Sports Catch Up: The Return

Hello! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? It’s been a crazy year, and now that we are in a good spot where almost all of the 2025-26 season sports are wrapped up, it’s time for a check in. If you’re new here, WELCOME to “Olympic Sports Catch Up!” As the Olympic sports manager at this […]

Mizzou Baseball Head Coach Kerrick Jackson Expected to Return Next Season

Missouri Baseball head coach Kerrick Jackson is expected to return next season for his fourth year. The news was first reported by Kendall Rodgers of D1Baseball. Missouri finished this season with a 24-31 overall record and a 6-24 mark in SEC play. It is Mizzou’s third consecutive losing season under Jackson, but the program showed […]

Thank you, Mizzou

Last week, I graduated from Mizzou with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in history.  As my time in college wound down, I tried to put my college experience into words. I thought that four years of being at the world’s first and finest journalism school would make this task a lot easier, […]

Commute: Talking about coaching contracts

Mizzou J-schoolers FOIA’d the coaching contracts and we learned some things. Whether it was the Tribune or STL Today, most of Mizzou media was talking about how much Jason Crowe, Sr. was making over the rest of the coaching staff. They were also spending time on which existing staff members were making less than they […]

Commute: Mizzou Baseball’s Season Comes to a Close

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Baseball … and what’s next After their first SEC Tournament win since 2017 in a 10-8 victory over Ole Miss, Mizzou Baseball’s season came to an end on Wednesday. The Tigers lost 12-2 to nationally ranked Mississippi State in the 2nd round. It was a […]

Mizzou volleyball commit reclassifies to Class of ’26

Maizy Agnello was just too eager to join the Mizzou volleyball team. After reclassifying and graduating in the Class of 2026, the 6-foot outside hitter will join Coach Dawn Sullivan’s team in the fall. She initially committed to Mizzou a little under two years ago. Agnello is from Crystal Lake, Illinois, on the outer edge […]

Mizzou bats spark early, but No. 16 Mississippi State ends Tigers’ season in 12-2 run-rule loss

Following a thrilling first-round SEC Tournament victory over Ole Miss, Missouri baseball saw its postseason run come to a bittersweet end in Hoover, Ala. The Tigers were unable to carry their momentum into Wednesday morning’s second-round matchup against the Bulldogs, falling short in a seven inning run-rule loss. Despite the final score, sophomore left-hander Brady […]

Mizzou Softball Updates: What Happened, What’s Next

This wasn’t how Mizzou Softball’s season was supposed to end. All the Tigers needed were six outs against Auburn to secure eligibility for an at-large postseason bid barely surpassing the .500 mark — something they haven’t done since their 2024 Super Regional appearance. Then the wheels fell off. Within minutes, Auburn had erased a 2-0 […]

Commute: Mizzou Baseball shocks Ole Miss

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we are talking about Mizzou Baseball! For the first time since 2017, Mizzou Baseball has won a game in the SEC Tournament! Everything was going right for the Tigers but the Rebels refused to slow down. From Henry’s gamer: The most important moment of the high-octane game arrived in […]

Tigers top Ole Miss, capture first SEC Tournament win since 2017

Missouri earned its first SEC Tournament win since 2017 on Tuesday in Hoover, Alabama. After holding off No. 17 Ole Miss 10-8 in a game that swung repeatedly and finally settled when Missouri answered a late Rebel surge in the eighth inning. The most important moment of the high-octane game arrived in the top of […]

Commute: Mizzou Baseball Opens SEC Tournament Play in Hoover

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Baseball After another rough regular season, Mizzou Baseball begins SEC Tournament play in Hoover today (yes, all 16 SEC teams make the conference tournament now!). The Tigers are the No. 16 seed and will play No. 9 seed Ole Miss bright and early at 9:30 […]

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Mizzou Basketball 2026 Transfer Tracker

Welcome to the 2026 Transfer Portal season. The portal is officially open and the information is about to start flowing. We’ve got an amended roster count, and it’s a lot lighter than it was just a few days ago. That isn’t a surprise, the portal is easy to get into. For players, coaches, and fans. […]

Mizzou baseball suffers sweep against N0. 6 Texas to conclude regular season

Mizzou wrapped up its regular season in Austin, where No. 6 Texas took all three games and sent the Tigers into Hoover at 6–24 in SEC play. Across the weekend, the Tigers had innings where things clicked, followed by stretches where Texas’ lineup and pitching created a clear dichotomy between the two teams. Nothing about […]

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Photos of the week: 5.11.2026

For my final column ever (wild to think my time has come to an end!), we’re counting down the top 10 photos of the spring semester! Despite the fact that my favorite kinds of photos are features, all but two of these turned out to be action shots. Here are the photos of the week! […]