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Sheryl Crow, a nine‑time Grammy Award winner and University of Missouri alumna, is set to perform the national anthem at the Tigers’ 2026 football opener against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, a game that will also debut the newly renovated north end zone of the historic Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers secured a 3-1 preseason victory over Lindenwood, highlighted by early goals and a debut goal from Perryville native Lana Adams, setting a positive tone for the upcoming regular season.
Season‑ticket holders and Leadership Circle members can secure reduced‑price seats for Missouri’s marquee matchups, including contests against Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas and Saint Louis, as the Tigers prepare for a highly anticipated campaign.
Mizzou’s men’s basketball program announced the signing of transfer guard Cord Stansberry, a fifth‑year player who averaged 14.1 points per game last season at Western Carolina. Coach Dennis Gates highlighted the newcomer’s offensive firepower and experience as the team looks to build on recent SEC successes.
Mizzou’s hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return for a fourth season, prompting a search for his successor amid a roster in flux and the expected return of head coach Kerrick Jackson.
After a single season with Mizzou, hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return, prompting a search for a new mentor as head coach Kerrick Jackson prepares for the next season.
The 2026 season marks 100 years of Memorial Stadium, featuring a $250 million north end zone expansion, new memorabilia, and a special anniversary game against Troy, all highlighted by a nationally televised season opener.
Jordan Crawford, a 6‑foot‑3 guard from Charlotte, North Carolina, has signed with the University of Missouri for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding a proven scorer and three‑point threat to a roster already enriched by a top‑ranked recruiting class.
Ahmad Hardy, a University of Missouri football player, was shot in Laurel, Mississippi, early Saturday. He underwent surgery and is stable, while the community rallies around him.
All‑American Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in the leg at a concert in Laurel, Mississippi, early Saturday night. He underwent surgery and is now listed in stable condition, while authorities pursue leads and the NFL draft prospects of the rising star remain uncertain.