COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just as there’s a new quarterback leading the Mizzou offense in 2026…there’s also a new shot-caller on the offensive line. Following the graduation of veteran center Connor Tollison, after the 2025 campaign, returner Dominick Giudice is sliding over to center for the Tigers. Although it’s a new role for him in Columbia,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern and Big Ten conferences gave a joint endorsement of a piece of federal legislation that will regulate college sports. The “Protect College Sports” Act was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on June 2 and has Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) as cosponsors. The bill gives outlines
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou head football coach Gary Pinkel saw his case against the Department of Revenue dismissed by a judge this week. Judge Michael Gilley dismissed the case without prejudice on Monday, writing that Pinkel was lawfully arrested for driving while intoxicated on July 9, 2025. The filing also states the arresting officer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A member of the Mizzou football team’s past two seasons is seeking an extra year of eligibility. Defensive tackle Sterling Webb filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in St. Louis County against the NCAA, claiming that he should have one more year of eligibility. Webb is seeking a declaratory judgement and claims there
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tiger defense has been one of the best in the nation over the past few seasons, and that has no intention of changing in 2026. Mizzou sent four players from the ‘Death Row Defense’ to the NFL, and many others from the unit have also moved on, leaving several starting rolls
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Tampa, Fl. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Reporter Collin Anderson went one-on-one with former Mizzou quarterback and SEC Nation host Chase Daniel at SEC Media Days. The pair talked about the new personnel on offense, and Austin Simmons’ transition to the Tigers. “How does he handle everything that’s going on there? How does Austin Simmons [fit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the 2026 MLB Draft gets going on Saturday afternoon, one of Columbia’s brightest stars will hope to be one of the 615 names that gets called over the course of two days. The Mid-Missouri baseball scene has grown accustomed to seeing pitcher Tyler Putnam light up opposing batters for Battle High
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou and San Fransisco defensive lineman Aldon Smith died at the age of 36 according to releases from the teams. No cause of death has been confirmed. Smith was an All-Big 12 selection with the Tigers, and earned All-Pro honors with the 49ers. San Fransisco put out a statement on the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Renegades started off the 2026 campaign with a 3-1 mark, taking the season-opening four-game set against the Sedalia Steamers with a 7-6 victory on Sunday. First-year field manager Justin Buschjost’s squad took a six-run lead in the early stages of the game, thanks – in part – to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been arrested in Paducah, Kentucky, in connection with this past weekend’s shooting of Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy in Mississippi. Rashodrick Harris, 20, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault, according to Laurel Police Department Sgt. Macon Davis. He is also facing an additional count in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy is set to return to Columbia after getting shot at a concert over the weekend in Mississippi. A spokesperson for Mizzou football said Hardy was getting released from the hospital on Tuesday, but did not provide any updates on when he will be able to return to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mizzou football player was booked into the Boone County Jail early Tuesday and was charged with a felony. Jaden Jacobi Bush, 18, of Theodore, Alabama, was charged on Thursday with aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor reckless driving. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 12:47 a.m. Tuesday. A sheriff’s office
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump on Friday announced an executive order that can change the landscape of college sports. College athletes can currently transfer schools after the end of a season, which reversed course a previous rule that made athletes sit out a year if they chose to play at the same level. Both
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the fifth straight year, Mizzou football will kick off its season on a Thursday night. The program announced in a Tuesday press release that its 2026 season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff will occur at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at Faurot Field. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 22 Tennessee Lady Volunteers made quick work of the Mizzou women’s basketball team on Thursday. The Tigers suffered a road loss in the form of a 98-53 Southeastern Conference romp by the Lady Volunteers. Tennessee (16-6, 8-2 SEC) jumped out to a 29-13 lead after the opening quarter and stretched
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team on Thursday night earned its third victory in a row after it squeaked out an 87-82 road win against the SEC-winless Arkansas Razorbacks. The Tigers (16-9, 4-6 Southeastern Conference) trailed Arkansas 22-19 after the opening period, but took a 41-38 advantage heading into halftime. The Razorbacks (11-13,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite an 8% increase in revenue last school year, MU Athletics still required more than $25 million in university funding to operate. The athletics department finished the 2024–25 fiscal year with a $9.1 million budget deficit after expenses rose 4%. The shortfall marked a significant improvement from the $18 million deficit recorded
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) Tiger football’s season is set to come to a close. Head Coach Eli Drinikwitz and his squad are ready for their final contest of 2025 at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The team will be looking for its first ranked win of the year in No. 19 Virginia, who won the ACC regular
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team fielded questions from media on Tuesday ahead of their home game against California on Thursday. The Tigers (7-2) are on a three-game win streak, featuring wins over Northwestern, Bradley and Washington State. The Golden Bears are 6-2 on the season and saw its six-game winning streak snapped
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Men’s Basketball has enjoyed a flawless eight-game start to its season. The Tigers (8-0) cruised to a 86-59 win over Cleveland State (3-6) to remain undefeated through eight games for the first time since the 2022-23 season. MU has beaten its opponents by an average of nearly 25 points during this
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