Mizzou Football Archives

Web Extra: Kelly Bryant speaks at NFL Combine

February 25, 2020 4:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

INDIANAPOLIS Former Mizzou quarterback Kelly Bryant spoke to the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday morning. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Web Extra: Albert Okwuegbunam speaks at NFL Combine

February 25, 2020 4:34 PM Andrew Kauffman

INDIANAPOLIS Former Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam spoke to the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday morning. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Battlehawks win home opener in St. Louis

February 23, 2020 9:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The St. Louis Battlehawks won their home opener over New York 29-9 in front of 29,554 fans at The Dome at America’s Center on Sunday. Former Mizzou wideout L’Damian Washington spoke highly of the fans after the game. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was 12/18 for 119 yards through the air. Running back Matt

Kam Scott to transfer away from Mizzou football

February 21, 2020 3:21 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirms that wide receiver Kam Scott will transfer away from the team. Scott has entered his name into the transfer portal. Based on court records, officers arrested Scott on Feb. 1 for marijuana possession, operating a vehicle without a license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sunday Sit-down with Eric Blum

February 9, 2020 10:23 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on the Columbia Daily Tribune’s Mizzou Athletics Beat Writer Eric Blum in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above.

Mizzou football adds to recruiting class on National Signing Day

February 5, 2020 1:16 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – National Signing Day has been eventful for the Mizzou football team as head coach Eli Drinkwitz rounded out his first recruiting class with the Tigers. You can watch Drinkwitz’s full press conference in the media player below. Mizzou has signed five more players to its 2020 class. The most notable was defensive

Web Extra: Mizzou football assistant coaches meet with media for first time

February 3, 2020 6:09 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Ryan Walters, Charlie Harbison, Curtis Luper, Casey Woods, Brick Haley, Bush Hamdan, Marcus Johnson, DJ Smith and Erik Link as they talk about recruiting, why the joined the Tigers and what the future looks like for Mizzou.

Mizzou defensive back enters transfer portal

January 23, 2020 3:06 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirmed that corner Christian Holmes will transfer away from the team. Now that Holmes is in the transfer portal, Holmes is free to speak with coaches from across the country. Holmes played three seasons with the Tigers. In 35 games, Holmes 52 tackles, two interceptions and

Decade Recap: Top Ten Sports Stories

December 30, 2019 12:03 AM Andrew Kauffman

The ABC 17 Sports Department came up with a list of the top ten most important sports stories of the decade. You can watch the full recap in the video player above. TOP TEN STORIES 10. Porter family returns to Columbia 9. Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player drafted in the NFL 8. Karissa

Former Mizzou standouts shine for Denver pro sports teams

December 29, 2019 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

DENVER (KMIZ) Two former Mizzou standouts played well for their respective professional teams in Denver on Sunday. Former MU quarterback Drew Lock led the Broncos to a 16-15 win over the Raiders. The Lee’s Summit native is now 4-1 as a starter. The last @Broncos rookie QB with four wins? John Elway. The difference? #MizzouMade

Recap: Mizzou’s defense is worth Braggin’ about

December 22, 2019 11:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team beat Illinois 63-56 on Saturday to claim Braggin’ Rights for the second straight year. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers big win over the Fighting Illini.

Sunday Sit-down with Gabe DeArmond

December 22, 2019 11:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Lock leads Denver to win over the Lions

December 22, 2019 11:04 PM Andrew Kauffman

DETROIT (KMIZ) Former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock improved to 3-1 as a starter in the NFL after Denver’s 27-17 win over Detroit on Sunday. The Lee’s Summit native was 25/33 for 192 yards and a touchdown. His QB Rating was 99.6. First TD of the season for @SkeeterMills__‼️#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/JjBcZ7Wyv7— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019

Mizzou football coach speaks before Braggin’ Rights

December 21, 2019 12:50 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz met with reporters before the Braggin’ Rights game. Watch: #Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz says it's important to have regional rivalries like the Braggin' Rights game."I saw Coach Smith in the hotel lobby and shook his hand and said looking forward to playing you in a

Mizzou football signs part of 2020 class

December 18, 2019 10:12 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team has announced several signees on Wednesday. We will continue to update this story as MU makes things official. DB Jaylon (JC) Carlies: 6’2″, 193 lbs from Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange HS)K Harrison Mevis: 6’0″, 200 lbs from Warsaw, Ind. (Warsaw Community HS)OL Drake Heismeyer: 6’3″, 283 lbs

Interview with Missouri football coach Drinkwitz

December 18, 2019 2:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News interviewed new Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz on national signing day.

Mizzou defensive coordinator to stay on staff

December 18, 2019 11:02 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has retained Ryan Walters as the Tigers defensive coordinator. “Since connecting with Ryan I’ve been very impressed with his ability to lead people and connect with the players,” Drinkwitz said in a release. “I’m impressed with his work on the defensive side of the ball, I look

Alcohol sales at MU football games totaling more than $600,000

December 13, 2019 6:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri sold alcohol at football games for the first time in 2019.

Arkansas hires Barry Odom

December 13, 2019 2:57 PM Tyler Murry

Former Mizzou football coach Barry Odom will be the next defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks. New Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman spoke on the Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network and said he hired Odom to be his defensive coordinator. Mizzou fired Odom following his last win over Mizzou, which was against Arkansas. Odom

Lock prepares for homecoming in Kansas City

December 11, 2019 9:41 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football star Drew Lock will return home to Kansas City this weekend. The Broncos will play the Chiefs at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Lock is 2-0 so far as a starter in the NFL. He helped lead the Broncos to wins over the Chargers and Texans the last two