
Darris Smith Poised to Anchor Missouri’s 2026 Edge Rush
Darris Smith’s journey from a torn ACL to a projected starting role highlights both his resilience and the critical expectations placed on Missouri’s pass‑rush unit for the upcoming season.
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Darris Smith’s journey from a torn ACL to a projected starting role highlights both his resilience and the critical expectations placed on Missouri’s pass‑rush unit for the upcoming season.

The University of Missouri announced a sweeping revision of contracts for its football support staff, signaling a renewed focus on retaining top talent as the program looks to build on recent successes.
The university announced contract extensions for several football assistants, including notable raises for Brian Early and Curtis Luper, as part of a broader $1.96 million investment in new hires.
The University of Missouri has approved new contracts for six assistant coaches, earmarking an extra $485,000 annually for their combined salaries. The move follows a $4 million staff salary pool increase for head coach Eli Drinkwitz, positioning the Tigers among the SEC’s top payers.