Drinkwitz talks transfers and leaders at Saturday's scrimmage
Drinkwitz said Ahmad Hardy remains in rehab while new transfers have helped stabilize the lineup, with several offensive line battles nearing decisions.
- On Saturday, August 15, Mizzou football wrapped its second week of fall camp with its first preseason scrimmage, with Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz approaching it 'like it was preseason game one' to evaluate individual performance.
- With numerous transfers joining the 2026 roster, Drinkwitz emphasized new arrivals should 'be uniquely you, but join us' rather than establishing themselves as alphas, with Luke Work, Jaden Jones, and Cayden Lee emerging as cultural leaders.
- Mississippi State transfer Luke Work secured the right tackle position after taking nearly every first-team rep, while Tristan Wilson, listed at 6 foot 4 and 315 pounds, won left guard over Zack Owens.
- Cornerback Chris Graves Jr. from Ole Miss has demonstrated strong defensive grasp, while Oregon transfers Jahlil Florence and Sione Laulea delivered Saturday with multiple big plays during the scrimmage.
- Star running back Ahmad Hardy will be reevaluated by medical staff on August 22 after Drinkwitz clarified the timeline is a 'five-week block' rather than two weeks, as the Tigers prepare for their September 3 opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
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Drinkwitz provides updates on competitions, performances after Week 2 of fall camp
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz spoke to the media, providing insight into the team. He discussed the offensive line, secondary and special teams.
Mizzou football coach Drinkwitz takes questions after another week of fall camp
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Eli Drinkwitz provides latest on Ahmad Hardy's recovery
Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz provided the latest on the recovery of star running back Ahmad Hardy following Saturday’s preseason practice. For the most part, Drinkwitz’ update is that he has no update. On Saturday, Drinkwitz noted that Hardy is still in the return-to-football phase of his recovery with 2 weeks remaining until the start of the regular season, as expected. He mentioned that he’ll have another update for Hardy next Satu…
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