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Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri football staff have been on an absolutely dominant streak on the recruiting trail as of late, adding eight new members to the 2026 class over the last month.

Eli Drinkwitz News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 15

Drinkwitz Wants 'To Push' for More Opportunities for This Offensive Playmaker

Ever since arriving to campus in the spring, Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode has drawn attention to himself for all the right reasons. "I know y’all saw the one-hand catch on Twitter, but that wasn’t new to anybody," Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said following spring practices.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 15

Missouri Named Finalist for Recently Decommitted 2027 Wideout

Good news continues to roll in for Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri staff on the recruiting trail. While the Tigers are already in the midst of one of the program's best runs in recent memory, landing six new commits since the start of October, it looks as if Missouri may not be quite finished yet.

Cayden Green News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 14

Mizzou LT Cayden Green Wants to 'Knock Off Rust' After Injury Hiatus

Missouri gained an important piece of its offensive system back for its Week 7 loss against Alabama with the return of left tackle Cayden Green. Green's been an integral piece of the Missouri offense for the last season-and-a-half and his absence was felt during the Tigers' games against South Carolina and UMass.

Eli Drinkwitz News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 14

Eli Drinkwitz Addresses Head Coach Hiring Cycle Rumors

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Eli Drinkwitz thinks the "No. 1issue amongst college football" is the outside noise and rumors that surround each program. Some of the

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

Mizzou's on a Recruiting Heater in the Month of October: The Extra Point

Missouri Tigers on SI football reporter Michael Stamps discusses the momentum the Tigers are gaining on the football recruiting trail for the 2026 class.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

Dennis Gates Expects a Robinson-Like Leap Out of This Sophomore

In some of the Missouri Tigers' biggest moments last season, a surprising face was on the court making an impact in crucial moments — then-freshman guard T.O.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

Mizzou Flips 3-Star CB Brody Jones From Cincinnati

The Missouri Tigers just landed the commitment of three-star cornerback Brody Jones. Jones was previously committed to Cincinnati and has been a frequent visitor to Columbia since the start of the 2025-26 season.

Dennis Gates News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

How Dennis Gates Plays a 'Father Figure' Role for Mizzou Players

Dennis Gates has a strong reputation for building long-lasting connections with his players. Though the 2025-26 season hasn't started for Gates and the Missouri Tigers, it's already clear that he's creating those connections and establishing those relationships with his players, whether they are veterans in the program or new.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

Missouri Flips 3-Star Safety Carter Stewart from Utah

Despite the Tigers' dropping their first game of the season at home to Alabama in week six, Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri coaching staff are absolutely rolling on the recruiting trail and have now landed three commitments in just the last week alone.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 13

Tigers Collide as Missouri Faces Auburn in Volleyball Play: The Buzz

No. 25 Missouri has now defeated Auburn in five-straight matchups and leads the all-time series 18-3. Sunday's match was no different despite Missouri dropping the first set 23-25.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 12

Mizzou Women's Basketball Lands Four-Star 2026 Guard

Four-Star guard Natalya Hodge from Beaden High School in Knoxville announced her commitment to Mizzou in a post on x. The 5-foot-7-inch Hodge offers the Tigers a combination of scoring and defensive playmaking.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 12

Missouri at Auburn odds: Opening point spread released

Missouri and Auburn are ready for a Week 8 showdown in the SEC and the odds are in! All lines and totals are courtesy of BetMGM. Missouri is coming off a game against Alabama at home while the Crimson Tide’s rival Auburn just took on Georgia.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 11

Snap Counts from Mizzou's Loss to Alabama, Season Tracker

COLUMBIA, Mo. — No. 14 Missouri suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, taking a 27-24 loss to Alabama. The Tigers suffered a number of brief injuries, along with an ejection throughout the game.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 11

Mizzou Lands Commitment of 4-Star OT Johnnie Jones

The Missouri Tigers just added their best player in the 2026 class to date in four-star offensive tackle Johnnie Jones. Jones is a native of Venice, Florida and was actively one of the best uncommitted players in the country.

Eli Drinkwitz News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 11

Drinkwitz Explains Mizzou's Surprising Fake-Punt Decision

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Eli Drinkwitz believes No. 14 Missouri's loss to No. 8 Alabama boiled down to the fact that Missouri shot itself in the foot too many times in the biggest moments.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11

Alabama QB Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson had his Heisman moment against Associated Press No. 14 Missouri (5-1, 1-1 in SEC) on Saturday.

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College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 11

Mizzou Volleyball Falls in Close Game to Florida: The Buzz

'Close, but no cigar' was the story for No. 25 Missouri volleyball at Florida on Friday night. A quick glance at the final score would tell you that the Tigers were simply outmatched, with Florida taking three out of four sets.

Cayden Green News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 10

Mizzou Left Tackle Cayden Green to Play Against Alabama, Per Report

Missouri Tigers left tackle Cayden Green will start on Saturday against the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Green's been out since Missouri's win over South Carolina on Sept.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 9

Missouri to Host 4-Star Colorado Commit for Official Visit

Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri coaching staff, despite a slower start than some may have liked, have begun to find their footing on the 2026 recruiting trail.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 9

Mizzou Softball Announces Schedule Changes: The Buzz

The Missouri Tigers softball team is set to face off in the NFCA D1 Classic to start their 2026 campaign, but there has been a slight change in the schedule.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 9

Why No. 8 Alabama must take No. 14 Missouri seriously

The No. 8-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide seem to be back in business after wins over the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs and No. 6 Vanderbilt Commodores in consecutive weeks.

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