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Braylon Ellison Commits to Missouri Tigers Amid High Hopes

Braylon Ellison, a Boonville native with deep ties to the Missouri Tigers program, has pledged to the university as its sole Power 4 offer. Standing 6‑foot‑3 and weighing 284 pounds, he is projected to anchor the interior line. His high school career at Boonville, which included a run to the Class 3 State Playoff quarterfinals, showcased his versatility on both sides of the line. With a redshirt season slated for 2026, Ellison’s development trajectory points toward becoming a meaningful contributor by his third or fourth year, while the risk of leaving before a substantial role remains.

May 24, 2026

SEC Coaching Rankings: Who Leads the Pack?

The 2026‑27 SEC season promises dramatic shifts as veteran powerhouses and ambitious newcomers vie for the top spot, with coaching moves and playoff aspirations taking center stage.

May 23, 2026

Missouri Tigers Aim to End Decade‑Long Drought Against Texas A&M

As the 2026 season reaches its midpoint, the Missouri Tigers will host Texas A&M in a game that could rewrite a ten‑year narrative of disappointment. The Aggies, bolstered by a high‑profile transfer class and the aggressive schemes of head coach Mike Elko, enter as 6.5‑point favorites, while Missouri hopes a home‑field advantage can spark an upset.

May 21, 2026

Missouri Expands Assistant Coach Pay with $485,000 Annual Boost

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.

May 20, 2026

Mizzou’s Playoff Prospects in a 24‑Team Era

An expanded College Football Playoff backed by major conferences could have given the Missouri Tigers a postseason spot in 2014, 2018, 2023 and 2024, according to performance data and coach Eli Drinkwitz’s commentary.

May 18, 2026