
Mizzou’s 2026 Running Back Corps Poised to Dominate SEC
Missouri’s backfield combines proven veterans with dynamic newcomers, aiming to sustain SEC rushing leadership while paying tribute to the program’s rich rushing heritage.
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Missouri’s backfield combines proven veterans with dynamic newcomers, aiming to sustain SEC rushing leadership while paying tribute to the program’s rich rushing heritage.
Missouri's football program begins fall camp on August 3, 2025, with a projected depth chart that features a new starting quarterback, injury‑related uncertainties at running back, and several key competitions on the offensive line and secondary.
Missouri’s running back corps looks to rebound after a gunshot injury sidelined star Ahmad Hardy, with Coach Eli Drinkwitz confident the star will return stronger.

After a record‑breaking 2025, Missouri’s ground game faces both promise and doubt as key players return and a pivotal coach shapes the next chapter.