Missouri Football’s 2026 Season: Questions Loom as Opening Game Approaches
With 100 days until the season opener against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, Missouri confronts uncertainty at key positions while seeking to preserve its competitive edge.
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With 100 days until the season opener against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, Missouri confronts uncertainty at key positions while seeking to preserve its competitive edge.
With 100 days until the Tigers' first game against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, uncertainty surrounds star running back Ahmad Hardy's return, the emergence of left‑handed quarterback Austin Simmons, and the health of right‑tackle Josh Atkins, while new coaching hires and a flood of portal transfers reshape the squad.

After a shocking shooting at a Mississippi concert, Ahmad Hardy is back in Columbia, beginning rehab and expressing gratitude, while the Tigers weigh his potential return and plan for the future.
After being shot in Mississippi, Ahmad Hardy returns to Columbia, thanks fans, and faces a uncertain timeline for his return, while the Tigers prepare for possible replacements and new additions.
A gunshot wound in Mississippi has sidelined Ahmad Hardy, prompting Missouri to adjust its backfield plans for the upcoming season.
Star running back Ahmad Hardy, injured in a May shooting, is now discharged and beginning rehabilitation. His return for the 2026 season remains uncertain, but the program is planning for contingencies.