Missouri Tigers football is grabbing attention on several fronts for 2025. Star prospects like Armand Membou and Luther Burden III chase high NFL Draft projections after strong seasons, while the team navigates on-field changes. Triston Newson’s rise from rural Mississippi to key defensive leader highlights the team’s talent pipeline.
Major renovations at Memorial Stadium have canceled the spring game in both 2025 and 2026 but signal long-term ambitions for the program. Despite these positives, the Tigers still seek consistency under coach Eli Drinkwitz, especially in tough SEC road matchups.
NO. 1: MISSOURI TIGERS FOOTBALL GRADES: ANALYSIS FROM MIZZOU’S WIN OVER BOSTON COLLEGE
Mizzou football pulled off a double-digit comeback and took down a ranked opponent. Here are our postgame grades. | Published September 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Maddie Hartley
NO. 2: MIZZOU COACH DRINKWITZ ‘ABSOLUTELY’ EXPECTS QB BRADY COOK TO RETURN THIS SEASON
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said he ‘absolutely’ expects QB Brady Cook to return from his injury this season. | Published October 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amelia Hurley
NO. 3: HOW MIZZOU'S FARED ON ROAD UNDER DRINKWITZ + HOW HE COMPARES WITH OTHERS IN SEC
How does the coach's record on the road stack up against his record at home? And how does it compare with other SEC coaches? | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Adam D. Busack
NO. 4: ‘COUNTRY IS GOING TO BE COUNTRY’: THE STORY OF MIZZOU FOOTBALL’S TRISTON NEWSON
How Triston Newson climbed the ranks to Mizzou football. | Published November 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Davis Wilson
NO. 5: WHY MIZZOU FOOTBALL WON’T HOLD A SPRING GAME IN 2025, 2026 — PLUS A PRACTICE UPDATE
The Missouri Tigers will not hold a spring game this year or in 2026. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story
NO. 6: WHICH MISSOURI TIGERS PLAYERS COULD BE SELECTED IN 2025 NFL DRAFT — AND WHEN?
Projecting what the 2025 NFL Draft could look like for these five Missouri football players. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maddie Hartley
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