WATCH: Coach Drinkwitz talks about upcoming Gator Bowl
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers will play Virginia in the Gator Bowl on Saturday. Watch the coaches talk in the media player. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Mizzou defensive end countersues Georgia in NIL dispute
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mizzou defensive end has countersued the University of Georgia in Boone County after the school sued him for $390,000. UGA sued Wilson earlier this month in Georgia, alleging he broke his contract for name, image and likeness payments with the Classic City Collective when he transferred to Mizzou before the 2025
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Mizzou football announces hiring of new offensive coordinator
There’s going to be a new play-caller in Columbia in 2026. On Sunday, Mizzou football announced the hiring of its new offensive coordinator, as head coach Eli Drinkwitz brought former Michigan OC Chip Lindsey onboard, after he spent one season in Ann Arbor. The hiring comes after former Tiger offensive coordinator Kirby Moore took the
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Mizzou football brings former staffer back to manage recruiting and player evaluation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A familiar face is returning to Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz’s staff. On Thursday, Tiger Athletics announced that former MU staffer Jake Breske will return to Columbia to serve as the program’s President of Player Personnel and Recruiting. In his new role, Breske will manage the football team’s overall recruiting strategy, in
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Mizzou starting quarterback will enter transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another piece of Mizzou football’s offense is set to enter his name into the transfer portal. On Thursday, a team spokesperson confirmed with ABC 17 that quarterback Beau Pribula is set to throw his name into the portal, after one season in Columbia. He joins several of his teammates, who made the
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Mizzou wide receiver Marquis Johnson set to enter transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers are set to lose another major offensive contributor. On Wednesday, Marquis Johnson declared that he intends to leave Mizzou and enter the transfer portal once it opens. The news was first reported by Power Mizzou, but was later reposted on social media by Johnson. He is not expected to play
Continue Reading Eli Drinkwitz talks bowl game, offensive coordinator search and state of college football
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) College football teams are working in unprecedented times, as programs around the nation juggle preparation for bowl games or the College Football Playoff, roster management, name, image and likeness and so much more…all at once. Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz can also add searching for a new offensive coordinator to that extensive
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Mizzou wide receiver set to enter transfer portal
COLUMIBA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since the regular-season ended on Nov. 29, the Mizzou football team has seen a few players opt to hit the transfer portal, with the latest coming on Monday afternoon. ABC 17 confirmed with a team spokesperson that Tiger wide receiver Joshua Manning is planning to enter his name into the transfer portal,
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Pair of Mizzou standouts tabbed as AP All-Americans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mizzou football standouts were each named Associated Press All-Americans, on Monday. Running back Ahmad Hardy and offensive lineman Keagan Trost both earned the coveted honors, just days after both were tabbed as Walter Camp All-Americans honors, on Friday. Hardy is Mizzou’s first AP First Team All-American since running back Cody Schrader
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Sunday Sit-down with the Columbia Tribune’s Calum McAndrew
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up Calum McAndrew, the Columbia Tribune’s Mizzou Athletics beat writer, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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Mizzou football’s Zion Young arrested by Missouri Highway Patrol for alleged DWI
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Tiger football player early Saturday Morning. Defensive end Zion Young, 21, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. MSHP reports that he was charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding, and failure to properly affix his license plate. He has since been released on summons.
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Ahmad Hardy and Keagen Trost named Walter Camp All-Americans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mizzou football stars earned national honors. Running back Ahmad Hardy and Offensive Lineman Keagen Trost were named Walter Camp All-Americans on Friday. Hardy was named to the Walter Camp first team, on top of being one of three finalists for the Doak Walker award, which recognizes the top running back in
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Mizzou football’s Brady Cook set to make first NFL start
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Tiger is getting his first start at the professional level. On Friday, Mizzou alumni Brady Cook was officially named the starter for the New York Jets’ next game. He made his NFL debut on Dec. 7 against the Dolphins after Tyrod Taylor exited with an injury. Cook threw for 163
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Mizzou offensive coordinator accepts head coaching job at Washington State
COLUMIBA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is officially on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator. After three seasons calling plays for the Tigers, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kirby Moore is on the move, as Washington State announced that he will be the program’s next head coach. Moore’s move comes ahead of Mizzou’s
Continue Reading Southeastern Conference unveils Mizzou football’s full 2026 slate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern Conference announced the dates of the Mizzou football team’s full 12-game 2026 slate, on Thursday night. However, kickoff times will be announced at a later date. The structure of MU’s schedule looks a little bit different than it has in the past few years for head coach Eli Drinkwitz and
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Former four-star running back Marquise Davis plans to enter the transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A third Tiger has declared his intention to leave the university following the season. True Freshman Marquise Davis announced on Wednesday that he will be entering the transfer portal after the 2025 season. He joins fellow running back Brendon Haygood and wide receiver James Madison as players who plan to enter the
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Six Mizzou football standouts earn All-SEC honors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern Conference’s coaches believe that the Mizzou football has six players that were among the best in the league in the 2025 season. On Tuesday, the SEC announced that running back Ahmad Hardy, offensive lineman Keagen Trost, defensive end Zion Young, linebacker Josiah Trotter, offensive lineman Cayden Green and defensive end
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‘Competitors want to compete’: Mizzou football relishes opportunity to end season on high-note
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Now-a-days, change is inevitable in college athletics…and bowl games aren’t immune. In the face of the new 12-team playoff, the meaning of bowl games has changed quite a bit over the past two seasons. In fact, just in this 2025 season, college football fans have seen multiple programs decide to opt-out of
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A look at new details in Eli Drinkwitz’s new contract with Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Now-a-days, stability is not common in college athletics, but for Mizzou it’s the priority. On Monday, Tiger Athletic Director Laird Veatch took local media members through football coach Eli Drinkwitz’s recent contract extension. It was a deal that came together just months after his July extension, which kept the leader of the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with Mizzou’s selection to the Gator Bowl?
The Mizzou Tigers now know where they’ll play postseason football. The Tigers will play No. 19 Virginia, the ACC runner-up, in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27. The game will be played in Jacksonville, Florida, and will air on ABC 17. This will be the Tigers’ fourth appearance in the Gator Bowl.
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