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Mizzou football signs potential record-breaking class

December 15, 2021 9:51 AM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is on his way to signing the best recruiting class in program history. Rivals currently ranks MU’s 2022 class as No. 17 in the nation.

Boonville football standout DJ Wesolak chooses Mizzou

December 15, 2021 10:09 AM Andrew Kauffman

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Boonville standout DJ Wesolak will play for Mizzou. Wesolak made his college decision on Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus in Boonville — one of a string of recruits who committed to Mizzou on signing day. https://youtu.be/bOF8aazs1Lc The four-star prospect chose the Tigers over LSU, Georgia, Alabama and USC. According to 247Sports,

Mizzou standouts earn more All-American honors

December 13, 2021 5:52 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mizzou football player earned Associated Press All-American honors on Monday. Running back Tyler Badie made it on the AP All-American Second Team, and center Michael Maietti earned a spot on the AP All-American Third Team. Here’s a link to see all of the AP All-Americans. Badie and Maietti will play in

Mizzou talks about preparation for Armed Forces Bowl

December 12, 2021 2:58 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is continuing its preparation for its Armed Forces Bowl matchup with Army on Dec. 22. Despite a rocky start to the year, MU did finish the season 6-5. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said his team is excited to get one last chance to play together. “They still want

MU vs. KU: a rivalry renewed

December 9, 2021 9:42 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the most iconic rivalries in the history of college sports will make its return on Saturday, as Mizzou and Kansas will do battle at Allen Fieldhouse. It has been nearly a decade since the two programs met in a regular season matchup, but the Tigers and the Jayhawks are far

A Trio of Tigers earn All-SEC honors

December 7, 2021 4:49 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mizzou football players earned All-SEC honors on Tuesday, as voted on by the league coaches. Running back Tyler Badie: First Team All-SECKicker Harrison Mevis: First Team All-SECCenter Michael Maietti: Second Team All-SEC Here’s a link to full list of All-SEC players. Badie rushed for a school record 1,604 yards during the

Mizzou Athletics changes seating locations for students and visiting fans at Faurot Field

December 7, 2021 5:20 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics announced changes to student and visiting team seating locations at Faurot Field on Tuesday. MU’s student section will now be four continuous sections (107-110) in the northeast corner of the stadium. Meanwhile, the visiting team section will move from the 50-yard-line to the southeast corner of Faurot Field. MU provided

Mizzou to play Army in Armed Forces Bowl

December 5, 2021 3:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will play in the Armed Forces Bowl against Army on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in Fort Worth, Texas. The game will be played at TCU’s Amon G. Carter Stadium. https://youtu.be/ueIqsGE6BeQ Army is 8-3 on the season. The Black Knights still have to play Navy on Saturday,

Mizzou recruiting coordinator reportedly takes OC job at SMU

December 2, 2021 4:56 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is in need of a new recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach. Casey Woods is leaving to take the offensive coordinator job at SMU, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. He will reunite with SMU’s new head coach Rhett Lashlee. The two coached together at Auburn from

Mizzou running back earns SEC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year

December 2, 2021 3:22 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou running back Tyler Badie is the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He’s the first MU student-athlete to ever win this award. Badie is currently pursuing a master’s degree in athletic administration and positive coaching. He already earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management, finishing with a 3.83 GPA. The senior was

Several Mizzou football players enter transfer portal

November 29, 2021 12:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mizzou football players entered the transfer portal on Monday. Daniel Parker Jr.Messiah SwinsonIsh BurdineChris Shearin The Tigers finished the regular season with a 6-6 record. MU will find out its bowl destination on Sunday, Dec. 5.

RECAP: Badie cements spot in Mizzou football history

November 28, 2021 11:06 PM Nathalie Jones

FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (KMIZ) Despite Mizzou’s loss to 25th-ranked Arkansas in the annual Battle Line Rivalry game, MU running back Tyler Badie still managed to make history. The senior broke the program’s single-season rushing record, along with putting up his 5th 200 yard game this season. You can watch ABC17’s Nathalie Jones’ full recap in the

Sunday Sit-down with Eric Blum

November 28, 2021 11:02 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC17’s Nathalie Jones 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 full conversation in the video player above.

Mizzou football falls to Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry game

November 26, 2021 6:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team lost to No. 25 Arkansas 34-17 in the annual Battle Line Rivalry game on Friday. The Razorbacks snapped their five-game losing streak to the Tigers. https://youtu.be/tqN-6DS0rlE Running back Tyler Badie broke MU’s single-season rushing record in the fourth quarter. He had 41 carries for 219 yards in the

Badie named finalist for Doak Walker award

November 23, 2021 10:38 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou running back Tyler Badie is one of three finalists for the Doak Walker award. The senior standout rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown in the Tigers overtime win over Florida on Saturday. This season, he already has four games with more than 200 yards on the ground. Badie leads the

Mizzou football gets set for Battle Line Rivalry game

November 22, 2021 11:52 AM Andrew Kauffman

The Mizzou football team is preparing for its final game of the regular season.

Recap: Mizzou football chomps its way to bowl eligibility

November 21, 2021 5:55 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team had plenty to celebrate after its 24-23 overtime win over Florida on Saturday. The Tigers sent their 23 seniors off with in style as the team is officially bowl eligible. You can watch the full recap in the video player above. We also spoke with Mizzou standouts Akial

Mizzou edges out Florida in overtime, becomes bowl eligible

November 20, 2021 8:06 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is bowl eligible after its 24-23 overtime win over the Florida Gators on Saturday evening. Running back Tyler Badie made the most of his senior day. He finished the game with 27 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. https://youtu.be/nT2e55Cr5VA https://youtu.be/WqAmL6otVis The defense led the charge early on,

Mizzou beats Florida in overtime

November 20, 2021 6:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defeated Florida in overtime 24-23 during the last game of the season at Faurot Field. Watch the press conference in the player below. After the Gators scored first in overtime, Mizzou scored and got the two-point conversion to win the game. Senior running back Tyler Badie was celebrated on the field

Mizzou breaks ground on indoor football practice facility

November 19, 2021 12:36 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou athletic department, donors, and curators all gathered to break ground on the construction of the new indoor football practice facility on Friday morning. You can watch the full groundbreaking ceremony in the video player below. https://youtu.be/xavQt4N607M In September, the MU Board of Curators unanimously voted to name the