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.
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.

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