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Former Mizzou Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) celebrates with a teammate during a game versus the Oklahoma Sooners last season.

Three Former Tigers Excel in Summer League

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Eli Drinkwitz gets spectacular dig in at SEC head coach he has yet to face

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Eli Drinkwitz makes a bold statement about the College Football Playoff expanding

Basketball Recruiting

Mizzou Hoops Receives Crystal Ball on Top-5 Recruit Jason Crowe Jr.

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Missouri Tigers football head coach Eli Drinkwitz looks from the sidelines in a game against the Auburn Tigers last season.

Local Star Lineman Commits to Tiger Football

Sep 7, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz runs out with the team against the Buffalo Bulls prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Breaking down Mizzou's coaching change on the defensive line

Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) celebrates with tight end Jordon Harris (86) after his touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Recapping the Mizzou Football TV Special "Building for the Moment"

Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers mascot Truman dances of the sideline against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mizzou football completes its Mission trip to Jamaica

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Georgia v Missouri

Missouri football set to host boat load of '26 recruits on official visits this weekend

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks to a reporter after the win over the Boston College Eagles at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Mizzou football coaches added to College Football 26, will officially be in the game

Nixa High School offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 ranked high school football recruit for the class of 2026, takes the stage before announcing he will attend Miami to play football during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

No homecoming at Mizzou for class of '26 Miami commit Jackson Cantwell

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz looks on In the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Mizzou football lands commitment from 4-star SLUH linebacker Keenan Harris

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Mar 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers Head Coach Dennis Gates reacts in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-Imagn Images

Mizzou Basketball opens its season on the road in Washington, D.C.

vMar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) drives against Drake Bulldogs forward Cam Manyawu (3) in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Tamar Bates credits time at Mizzou as great preparation for potential NBA career

Former Mizzou Tiger guard Tamar Bates (2) drives to the basket against a defender, in a game versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs, in the second round of the SEC Tournament last season.

Mizzou's tandem of Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill excel at G-League Camp

Missouri Tigers assistant coach David Albert "Dickey" Nutt points to his players, in a game when he was the head coach of Southeast Missouri State.

Mizzou Hoops reinstates assistant coach David "Dickey" Nutt

Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Basketball

The 2023 Missouri Tigers Basketball Recruiting Class adds Danny Stephens

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May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Larissa Anderson talks with infielder Maddie Gallagher (1) during the game against the Florida Gators in the SEC Softball Championship game at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Mizzou softball adds Eastern Carolina slugger Emma Jackson

Nov 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Sam Horn (21) on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Quarterback or Pitcher? Mizzou’s Sam Horn Named 2025 MLB Draft Prospect

Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Brett Bielema stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

Eli Drinkwitz takes shot at Big Ten on social media amid College Football Playoff negotiations

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Georgia second baseman Ryan Black (2) dives for a ball hit up the middle during the game with Oklahoma in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Georgia Bulldogs

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Texas catcher Rylan Galvan (6) catches a pitch during the Longhorns' game against The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, April 15, 2025 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Baseball/ Softball

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Texas Longhorns

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Florida second baseman Justin Nadeau (1) fields and throws to first for an out during the game with Ole Miss in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

Baseball/ Softball

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Florida Gators

Vanderbilt Commodores' Rustan Rigdon (19) dives safely into second base before Tennessee Volunteer's Dean Curley (1) can get the ball as Vanderbilt Commodores take on Tennessee Volunteer during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

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The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Tennessee Volunteers

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Richie Bonomolo Jr. (5) makes a leaping catch against the centerfield fence during the game with Tennessee in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

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The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Alabama Crimson Tide

Ole Miss Rebels' Luke Hill (7) controls a ground ball as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

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The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Ole Miss Rebels

Texas A&M v Arkansas: Game Two

Baseball/ Softball

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Texas A&M Aggies

Arkansas Razorbacks' Wehiwa Aloy (9) tags out Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) at second base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 5-2.

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The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Arkansas Razorbacks

The Missouri State Bears took on the Mizzou Tigers at Hammons Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Baseball/ Softball

Longtime Mizzou coach Tim Jamieson steps down from role as pitching coach in second stint with program

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; A hard-hit ball evades Oklahoma third baseman Dawson Willis (5) during the game with Georgia in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

Baseball/ Softball

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Oklahoma Sooners

May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Kentucky second baseman Luke Lawrence (10) dives back to first on a pickoff attempt during the game with Oklahoma in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

Baseball/ Softball

The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: Kentucky Wildcats

Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the clock against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Football

Kickoff times and TV designations set for Mizzou football non-conference

May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina second baseman Jordan Carrion (24) tracks down a pop fly behind first base during the game with Florida in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

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The worst single season in program history for every SEC baseball program: South Carolina Gamecocks