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Larkin, Felder power Tigers to historic 3-0 start in Mizzou Invitational sweep
With middle blocker Lauren Larkin asserting her authority at the net and outside hitter Paige Felder delivering heavy contact on the pins, Missouri Volleyball closed out the Mizzou Invitational in sweeping fashion Saturday night. The Tigers defeated Idaho in three sets at Hearnes Center 25-18, 25-21, 25-12, capping off a flawless opening weekend without dropping […]
Drinkwitz Voices Frustration With Eligibility Uncertainty Ahead of Opener
Head coach Eli Drinkwitz criticized the current state of college athletics while also addressing Cayden Green’s health and a now sold out season opener. He also announced team captains. For more on what the six appointed leaders of this team had to say, check out Matthew Gustafson’s story. ‘It’s a Complete Clown Show’ With Mizzou’s […]
What Mizzou’s team captains said ahead of the season opener
The media was on hand at Memorial Stadium’s south end zone facility Saturday to speak with the Tigers’ team captains ahead of the season opener next week against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. They covered a wide range of topics, including one that got talked about so much, it deserved its own section. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz mentioned […]
State of the Program: Missouri Football, Year 7 Under Eli Drinkwitz
It’s been 245 days since we last watched Missouri play in a football game. We’ve only got five days left before we get to do it again. A lot has changed in the landscape of College Football over the last 8 months. The NCAA moved forward on their 5 years to play 5 seasons rule, […]
Rock M Pick ‘Em: Week 0
The College Football season is BACK today with a Week 0 appetizer. North Carolina vs TCU officially kick-off the FBS season in Dublin, Ireland. Former Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula will also be in action for Virginia against NC State. North Dakota State will play their first game as an FBS member against Jacksonville State, and […]
Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Luke Northweather
In 2022 when Dennis Gates accepted the head coaching job at the University of Missouri, he was tasked with assembling a basketball roster. That same spring, Luke Northweather was coming off his high school senior season where he led Blair Oaks High in Jefferson City to a 26-2 record. His season ended in the District […]
Killer Kuyan and Sensational Smith Excel in the First Day of Mizzou Invitational
There was plenty of veteran leadership on the floor Friday, but the opening day of the Mizzou Invitational belonged to the freshmen. Behind a dominant season-opening performance from Ceylin Kuyan and a breakout evening from Eva Smith, Missouri swept Western Illinois and Towson to open the season 2-0 Friday at Hearnes Center. The Tigers defeated […]
SB Nation Reacts: Mizzou fans concerned about Ahmad Hardy
By this time next week, Mizzou Football will have an official record for the 2026 season. Ahmad Hardy, on the other hand, will still be waiting for his first snaps. We’ve known for a week or so now that the All-American running back, who is still getting up to speed after his gunshot wound this […]
2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Cornerbacks
Previous Previews: QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS, TIGHT ENDS, WIDE RECEIVERS, OFFENSIVE LINE, DEFENSIVE TACKLES, DEFENSIVE ENDS, SAFETIES. Cornerbacks are the final defensive group to preview for Mizzou in 2026. After returning a lot of snaps a season ago, it’s the complete opposite heading into this fall. Of the top three contributors in 2025, Toriano Pride Jr. […]
The Fifth Set: New Voices, New Roles Define Mizzou Volleyball’s Final Tuneup
For Missouri volleyball, the preseason was about figuring out what this new version of the Tigers could become. Thursday’s open practice offered another glimpse. The energy inside the Hearnes Center was noticeable. Players were competing for spots, celebrating one another and bringing a level of intensity that coach Dawn Sullivan hopes carries into the regular […]
Commute: ADs and Presidents are putting their foot down
College sports is trying to move on, players and lawyers are dragging their feet. It’s just getting ridiculous. I never thought I’d need to know about injunctions and temporary restraining orders, but I’m learning, and thanks to @DataMizzou on the most recent Dive Cuts, I feel like I’ve got a pretty good understanding. Where we’re […]
Tigers overcome goal-scoring woes in 4-0 rout over Northern Illinois
Missouri soccer showcased its most dominant performance of the 2026 season, flying past Northern Illinois in a 4-0 rout on Thursday, August 27 in Columbia. Junior midfielder Landis Canada led the way with her first collegiate brace, while Missouri’s freshmen class continued to impress across the board. The Tigers took the lead after 22 minutes […]
Make or Break: Six swing skills could define Mizzou’s portal class
It’s easy to get over-eager when evaluating a transfer haul. In April and May, the highlight reels are dazzling. Programs issue press releases with glowing statements from head coaches. And somehow almost every commitment sees a player framed as the missing piece to unlock a March run. But now is the time for sobriety and a pinch […]
SEC Conference Preview and Odds
When the Missouri Tigers kick off against Arkansas Pine Bluff in a weeks time, the SEC College Football season officially kicks off. All 16 teams are in action during the opening Week 1. But only two of the 16 games have a point spread under 10 points. So the “interesting games” are only LSU-Clemson and […]
Commute: Mizzou Football Moves Game Time vs Troy to 6 PM on September 19th
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Football game-times Mizzou Football has added another night game to their home schedule. September 19th against Troy has been moved to a 6:00 p.m. CST kick-off — the program announced on Wednesday with the broadcast remaining on SEC Network Plus. It will be the 100th […]
Columns and Courts: The Lonely Veteran: How a 19-Year-Old Became Mizzou Tennis’ Wise Old Soul
At most college tennis programs, the veteran knows where everything is. They know the quickest walk across campus, the best place to eat after practice and what it takes to survive the grind of a college season. Usually, that knowledge belongs to a senior or junior who has spent years building relationships and learning the […]
2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Safeties
Previous Previews: QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS, TIGHT ENDS, WIDE RECEIVERS, OFFENSIVE LINE, DEFENSIVE TACKLES, DEFENSIVE ENDS. Mizzou lost some of its major contributors in the safety room in Daylan Carnell, Jalen Catalon, and Marvin Burks Jr. That’s 1,542 defensive snaps lost from three players a season ago. Fortunately, the Tigers return some of their depth, plus a key contributor in that room in […]
Commute: The Southeastern Conference responds
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about the state of collegiate athletics In the evolving world of collegiate athletics, the Southeastern Conference released a statement regarding players who turned professional and are seeking additional eligibility. For those not on X, formerly known as Twitter, the SEC decided, after a meeting with the Presidents, […]
3 Storylines Surrounding Mizzou Football Entering the 2026 Season
There’s no shortage of unknowns on the Tigers’ roster this season. With a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and many other positions on the team being retooled, the floor and ceiling for Mizzou are wide. The storylines that will ultimately define its season aren’t unique to it as a program. Plenty of other schools […]
Count The “Ifs” 2026
You know what time it is? It’s time to count some “Ifs”. Welcome back to a Rock M Nation specialty! The Godfather Bill C. started this annual exercise years ago and now it’s time for the 2025 version. The fun part: Bill C did a brief “Ifs” piece on the 2026 Tigers! It’s right here. […]
Commute: Mizzou Football is In the Mix for Another Running Back
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Football The status of Ahmad Hardy is still up in the air. In case if you missed over the weekend, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Hardy won’t be available for Missouri’s season opener against Arkansas Pine-Bluff — and are now targeting a mid-September return. What […]
SB Nation Reacts: Are fans worried about Ahmad Hardy?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Missouri fans and fans across the country. Ahmad Hardy will officially be out for at least the first week of Mizzou’s 2026 season. This doesn’t come as a massive surprise. After all, he […]
Tiger Top Spin: The Goodman Era Is Ready to Begin
As students return to campus, the fall semester brings something else back to Columbia: anticipation. The sidewalks are busy again. Parking lots are filling up. The roar of Mizzou Tennis Complex is getting closer, classrooms are opening their doors and another year of Missouri athletics is beginning. For Mizzou tennis, though, this semester carries a […]
2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Linebackers
Previous Previews: QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS, TIGHT ENDS, WIDE RECEIVERS, OFFENSIVE LINE, DEFENSIVE TACKLES, DEFENSIVE ENDS. Mizzou has seen some talented linebackers in recent years, heck, decades. In 2025, the Tigers featured four major contributors: Josiah Trotter, Khalil Jacobs, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Triston Newson. Only Rodriguez returns from the bunch, and Trotter and Jacobs are gone […]
First Serve: Four Days Out, Mizzou Volleyball Is Still Finding Its Shape
In four days, Missouri volleyball opens the 2026 season. And somehow, the Tigers still do not have every answer. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is worrisome. After a preseason that included multiple exhibitions and a five-set battle with Tulsa, head coach Dawn Sullivan is still using every practice, every set and […]
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