Missouri Tigers Unveil 2026 Depth Chart Ahead of Season
An updated depth chart reveals the players slated to start and the depth options at every position for the Missouri Tigers football program.
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An updated depth chart reveals the players slated to start and the depth options at every position for the Missouri Tigers football program.
The Missouri Tigers have finished ten of fifteen preseason practices, with five still to go before the September 3 opener. Several starters, including left tackle Cayden Green, defensive tackle Donta Simpson Jr., and tight end Gavin Hoffman, have been absent, prompting early adjustments by backups and newcomers.
Missouri Tigers have completed ten of fifteen preseason practices, leaving five more before the Sept. 3 opener, as several key players sit out and competition intensifies.
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 offensive line returns its top starters under Coach Brandon Jones, aiming for a top‑ranked unit in the SEC.
With the 2026 college football season just 50 days away, the Missouri Tigers are gearing up for a campaign that could redefine their offensive identity and defensive dominance. Here’s a look at the key players set to shape the team’s fortunes.
With the 2026 campaign just 50 days away, Missouri’s coaching staff is shaping a deep and competitive squad. From quarterback intrigue to defensive playmakers and injury concerns, the Tigers are poised for a pivotal season.

A injury setback for Missouri's projected starting right tackle forces the team to reconsider its offensive line options heading into the 2026 season.
A injury setback for Missouri’s presumed starting right tackle Josh Atkins could reshape the Tigers’ line heading into the 2026 season, prompting coach Eli Drinkwitz to explore new options.
Senior right tackle Josh Atkins' injury setback could reshape Missouri's line, but the coaching staff sees depth and talent as a buffer for the upcoming season.
Coach Eli Drinkwitz lauds the Missouri Tigers' offensive line for its size, experience and the competition brewing at right tackle as the 2026 season approaches.
The Tigers’ front seven returns three starters, features a fierce right‑tackle battle, and will be tasked with protecting quarterback Austin Simmons while Ahmad Hardy works his way back from injury.

Projected as the starting right tackle for the Missouri Tigers in 2026-27, Josh Atkins must protect the blindside of left‑handed quarterback Austin Simmons. His health, experience and adaptability will be pivotal, while potential replacements loom.

From the stands of Qatar to the practice fields of Columbia, Coach Eli Drinkwitz shares his vision for a Missouri Tigers team reshaped by new talent, fresh schemes, and a renovated home venue.

Missouri’s offensive line hinges on Cayden Green, whose elite blocking grades and potential first‑round draft status make him indispensable for the Tigers’ attack.