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The Dallas Cowboys Show Interest in Josiah Trotter: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Nov 22, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Missouri Tigers linebacker Josiah Trotter (40) reacts during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images According to The Eagles Wire, a part of the USA Today family, former Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter was hosted by the Dallas Cowboys.
Missouri Baseball Falls Short in Series Against Tennessee: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Missouri’s Pierre Seals (5) looks to steal third base during a baseball game between Tennessee and Missouri in Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 20, 2026. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Missouri baseball opened the weekend series over No. 22 Tennessee with an 8-4 victory.
Missouri Baseball Falls Short in Series Against Tennessee: The Buzz
Missouri's Pierre Seals (5) looks to steal third base during a baseball game between Tennessee and Missouri in Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 20, 2026. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Missouri baseball opened the weekend series over No. 22 Tennessee with an 8-4 victory. The Tigers held control through the early innings, keeping the Volunteers at bay until the bottom of the fourth when the Volunteers broke through with a solo home run.
Missouri Softball Drops Second Game of Florida Series: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. May 6, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri utility Kayley Lenger (99) and Missouri catcher Stefania Abruscato (7) shake hands during a game against Ole Miss at Jack Turner Softball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images Missouri softball opened its first weekend of SEC play with two straight losses to No. 5/8 Florida.
Missouri Softball Drops Second Game of Florida Series: The Buzz
May 6, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri utility Kayley Lenger (99) and Missouri catcher Stefania Abruscato (7) shake hands during a game against Ole Miss at Jack Turner Softball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images Missouri softball opened its first weekend of SEC play with two straight losses to No. 5/8 Florida. In Saturday night's game, the Tigers held the lead through the sixth inning before the Gators tied the game to force an extra inning.
Missouri Wrestling in Fourth After Day 1 of the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship
Missouri closes Day 1 of the Big 12 Championships with 70.5 points. Iowa’s Stephen Buchanan wrestles Missouri’s Aeoden Sinclair in the 197-pound championship match during the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament finals Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No. 14 University of Missouri wrestling kicked off the postseason at the 2026 Big 12 Championships on Friday, March 6.
Missouri Wrestling in Fourth After Day 1 of the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship
No. 14 University of Missouri wrestling kicked off the postseason at the 2026 Big 12 Championships on Friday, March 6. After Day 1, the Tigers sit in fourth place and are currently projected to finish third following tomorrow's finals. Currently, the Tigers are behind Arizona State University with 78.5 points and ahead of South Dakota State University, which has 69 points. Oklahoma State, the favored winner of the championships, leads the field with 154.5 points.
Tigers Stay Unbeaten at Taylor Stadium: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Missouri second baseman Keegan Knutson tags out Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) as he attempts a steal in the first game of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Missouri baseball is off to a hot start for the spring 2026 season, closing out February with an eight-game winning streak.
Tigers Stay Unbeaten at Taylor Stadium: The Buzz
Missouri baseball is off to a hot start for the spring 2026 season, closing out February with an eight-game winning streak. On Saturday, February 28, the Tigers played a doubleheader against North Dakota State, completing the series sweep by winning both games. The streak is Missouri's longest since 2023, when the Tigers won nine straight games early in the season. The Tigers opened the first game Saturday, scoring two runs in the first inning to take the lead.
No. 14 Missouri Wrestling Falls Short Against No. 4 Iowa State: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Oklahoma State’s Dustin Plott takes down Missouri’s Aeoden Sinclair during an NCAA wrestling meet between Oklahoma State and Missouri at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. | NATHAN J.
No. 14 Missouri Wrestling Falls Short Against No. 4 Iowa State: The Buzz
No. 14 Missouri wrestling closed out the 2025-26 regular season with a 20-14 loss to No. 4 Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, February 22. The defeat moves Missouri to 12-8 on the year as it shifts its focus to the postseason, where the Tigers could see Iowa State's top wrestlers again during championship competition. The Tigers showed their strength on the mat against the Cyclones. earning several notable individual victories despite the team loss.
Where Mizzou Stands in Latest Bracketology Projection: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Feb 14, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts to play against the Texas Longhorns during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena.
Where Mizzou Stands in Latest Bracketology Projection: The Buzz
Feb 14, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts to play against the Texas Longhorns during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images After an 85-68 loss by Missouri men's basketball to Texas men's basketball and a win by San Diego State men's basketball, Missouri's NCAA Tournament outlook took a hit in the latest bracketology projections.
No. 19 Missouri Wrestling Builds Late-Season Momentum: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Iowa’s Jordan Williams wrestles Missouri’s J Conway in a 157-pound semifinal match Jan. 4, 2026 during the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament in Coralville, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No. 19 Missouri wrestling has been up and down this season, with a 10-7 overall record and is 3-2 in the Big 12 Conference.
No. 19 Missouri Wrestling Builds Late-Season Momentum: The Buzz
Iowa's Jordan Williams wrestles Missouri's J Conway in a 157-pound semifinal match Jan. 4, 2026 during the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament in Coralville, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No. 19 Missouri wrestling has been up and down this season, with a 10-7 overall record and is 3-2 in the Big 12 Conference. Early in the season, the Tigers dropped key duals to No. 3 Iowa (34-3), No. 9 Minnesota (15-14), and No. 9 Illinois (21-16).
Missouri Wrestling Defeats Northern Colorado: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Missouri’s Aeoden Sinclair wrestles Waylon Cressell, unattached, in a 184-pound semifinal match Jan. 4, 2026 during the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament in Coralville, Iowa.
Missouri Tigers Wrestling Comes Back With a Win over Northern Colorado
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Missouri’s Aeoden Sinclair wrestles Waylon Cressell, unattached, in a 184-pound semifinal match Jan. 4, 2026 during the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament in Coralville, Iowa.
Missouri Tigers Wrestling Comes Back With a Win over Northern Colorado
Missouri Wrestling head coach Brian Smith won his 250th career dual win over Northern Colorado, 42-0, at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers lost to No. 5 Oklahoma State 33-3, only scoring one takedown in 10 matches. The Tigers came back on Sunday with a dominate win over the Bears. Missouri's win gives the Tigers a 4-0 all-time lead overall over Northern Colorado. According to Missouri Athletics, the series began during the 1977-78 season.
Where Does Mizzou Still Need to Add in the Transfer Portal?: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Joseph Van Zummeren, Izabelle Cool| Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz watches from the sideline in the second half of the Border War against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. | Matt Guzman/MissouriOnSI As of Sunday afternoon, Missouri has made 23 transfer portal additions.
No. 19 Missouri Wrestling Sweeps Weekend Slate
The Tigers maintained their lead against conference foes Arizona State and Utah Valley University. Oklahoma State’s Cameron Amine attempts to escape Missouri’s Cam Steed during an NCAA wrestling meet between Oklahoma State and Missouri at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No. 19 Missouri opened the weekend slate out west with a 22–17 win over Arizona State on Thursday, Jan.
Horton and Lawrence Lead Missouri at the Ameritas Master's Classic: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Mar 18, 2023; Duluth, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers gymnast Addison Lawrence reacts after competing on the balance beam during the SEC Gymnastics Championship at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images No. 7 Missouri gymnastics continued its dominant season with three more victories at the Ameritas Master's Classic on Saturday, January 10.
Missouri Wrestling Claims Three Titles at 2026 Soldier Salute: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Iowa State Cyclones Anthony Echemendia takes down Missouri Tigers' Josh Edmond during their 141-pound wrestling in the Big-12-conference showdown at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Ames, Iowa | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK No. 18 Missouri wrestling opened the 2026 season by traveling to Coralville, Iowa, for the 2026 Soldier Salute this past weekend.
Which Mizzou Players Showed the Most Promise in 2025?: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Joseph Van Zummeren, Izabelle Cool| Aug 18, 2025; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez (20) looks ahead at a fall camp practice at Stephens Indoor Facility. | Amber WInkler/MissouriOnSi Watch the video below as Missouri football reporter Joey Van Zummeren gives his list of three underclassmen that provide reason to be encouraged about the team's future.
Why Chip Lindsey is an Interesting Hire for Mizzou: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Izabelle Cool, Joey Van Zummeren| Troy head coach Chip Lindsey and Appalachian State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz chat before their game on the Troy campus in Troy, Ala., on Friday, November 29, 2019.
No. 12 Missouri Wrestling Showcases New Talent at Cougar Clash: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Oklahoma State’s Caleb Fish gets thrown by Missouri’s James Conway during an NCAA wrestling meet between Oklahoma State and Missouri at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. | NATHAN J.
No. 12 Missouri Wrestling Splits Duals at Hustle in the Heartland
The Tigers posted their first Division I shutout since 2024, with a 42-0 win. Iowa State Cyclones Anthony Echemendia takes down Missouri Tigers' Josh Edmond during their 141-pound wrestling in the Big-12-conference showdown at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Ames, Iowa | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK No. 12 Missouri wrestling traveled to St. Charles, Missouri, on Friday, December 6, for Journeymen Wrestling's Hustle in the Heartland.
Mizzou Moves Back Into AP Top 25: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Missouri won 31-17.
Missouri football closed out its regular season on Saturday with a 31-17 victory over Arkansas in the annual Battle Line Rivalry. The win comes after the Tigers have faced injuries and roster adjustments that disrupted the Tiger’s momentum earier in the season. With the rivalry win, Missouri finishes the 2024–25 campaign at 8–4. After falling out of the AP Top 25 earlier this season, the Tigers have moved back into the rankings at No. 25.
Was Mizzou Agressive Enough Against Oklahoma?: The Buzz
Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings. Joseph Van Zummeren, Izabelle Cool| Nov 22, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners blocks the field goal attampt by Missouri Tigers kicker Robert Meyer (88) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
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. In the opening set, Auburn took advantage of Missouri's early mistakes, pulling ahead 15-13 by the first media timeout. After a 7-1 scoring run by Auburn, Missouri realized it needed to regroup but could not regain momentum, ultimately dropping the set. Set One #25 MIZ 16 // AUB 20 On an Island....
Missouri Soccer Holds Firm Defensively Against Alabama: The Buzz
Missouri soccer continues its losing streak as the team progresses into late-season SEC play. Missouri hosted Alabama on Sunday in hopes of breaking its four-game losing streak. Alabama started the game off with an early shot on goal for a point in the fifth minute. The Crimson Tide then turned around to score another goal in the sixth minute to hold the Tigers 2-0 through the end of the first half.
Missouri Football Rival Coach Fired After Blowout Loss: The Buzz
Arkansas football went into the weekend looking to turn things around from its 2-2 start to the season. The Razorbacks hosted No. 21 Notre Dame at home on Saturday. After trailing 13-38 to Notre Dame after the first half, Arkansas struggled to come back and lost 13-56.
Former Mizzou WR Scores First NFL Touchdown: The Buzz
Former Missouri football wide receiver, Luther Burden III, scored his first NFL career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Bears had a 7-3 lead as coach Ben Johnson called for the "flea flicker" trick play. Bears running back D'Andre Smith tossed the ball back to quarterback Caleb Williams at the Bears' own 35-yard line, and Williams turned to find Burden III wide for a 65-yard touchdown. Burden III was wide open as Dallas safety Malik Hooker could not catch up to him.
South Carolina's Dylan Stewart Cleared to Play at Mizzou: The Buzz
South Carolina football edge rusher Dylan Stewart was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct during South Carolina’s loss to Vanderbilt on September 13. Stewart appeared to shove Vanderbilt’s right tackle, Bryce Henderson. Though head coach Shane Beamer said following the game against Vanderbilt that he believed the ejection would casue Stewart to be suspended during the first half of the Week 4 game at Missouri, that won't be the case.
Missouri Soccer Defeats the Kansas City Roos: The Buzz
Missouri soccer closed out its non-conference schedule against the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). The Tigers (3-3-1) were looking to rebound after losing their home opener to Illinois, 0-2, on September 4. The contest against Illinois showcased the Tigers' offensive skills, outshooting the Fighting Illini 11-6, but they could not break through offensively. The Tigers started the game strong with a goal in the third minute, when junior defender Mia Yang scored her second career goal.
Toronto Argonauts Add Missouri QB Beau Pribula to CFL Negotiation List: The Buzz
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula has been added to the Toronto Argonauts’ negotiation list, per a report from 3DownNation. The Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team based in Toronto, Ontario. The team competes in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. CFL teams can claim the rights of up to 45 players on their negotiation list.
Path Cleared for Mizzou Alumni Brady Cook to Crack NFL Roster: The Buzz
Missouri football alum Brady Cook's chances of making it onto the New York Jets' practice squad or 53-man roster increased significantly Sunday afternoon. The Jets released quarterback Adrian Martinez on Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Martinez was one of four quarterbacks with New York in the preseason, competing with Cook for a spot behind Justin Fields and Ty'Rod Taylor.
Former Mizzou WR Luther Burden III Makes His NFL Debut: The Buzz
Luther Burden III made his NFL debut Sunday night with the Chicago Bears. He successfully caught two passes in the Chicago Bears' Week 1 preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Former Shepherd University quarterback Tyson Bagent connected with the former Missouri wide receiver for a total of 29 yards, including one on third-and-long. The catch gave the Bears a 16-yard gain that resulted in a first down.
Sophie Cunningham Continues Her Impressive Run with the Fever: The Buzz
Former Missouri Tiger Sophie Cunningham had an outstanding game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, Aug. 3. Cunningham scored 17 points, grabbed five rebounds, and provided two assists, shooting 4 of 5 from the three-point range and 5 of 6 in the paint. It's her best game this season since July 24 against the Las Vegas Aces, when she scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds. At the beginning of July, Cunningham reached her 1,500th career point in the WNBA in her 198th career game.
Missouri Football Begins 2025-26 Fall Camp: The Buzz
Missouri football moved onto campus yesterday to prepare for fall camp, which will begin today, July 28. They have exactly one month before the beginning of the season on August 28 at 7:30 p.m. CST against Central Arkansas at Faurot Field. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz has also moved into the dorms with the athletes according to a post on X (formerly Twitter). Drinkwitz held a press conference on Sunday, July 27, to provide an update on the team and players to watch.
Jack Dahlgren Captures Gold at FISU World University Games: The Buzz
University of Missouri swimming and diving alumni Jack Dahlgren claimed the gold medal in the Men's 200m Butterfly at the FISU World University Games in Berlin on Sunday, July 20. Dahlgren clocked a winning time of 1:55:59, edging out Wang Kuan-Hung of Taiwan, who took silver with a time of 1:55.85. Mason Laure of the USA earned bronze, finishing in 1:56.50.
Former Missouri Tiger Sophie Cunningham Reaches 1,500 Career Points: The Buzz
Former Tiger Sophie Cunningham reached her 1,500th career point in the WNBA on Sunday, July 13. Cunningham made the achievement halfway through the second quarter of the Indian Fever and Dallas Wings game. She did so in her 198th career game. Cunningham was drafted in 2019 by the Phoenix Mercury as the 13th overall pick. Cunningham joined the Fever this season as a guard in her seventh year in the league. While she was with the Mercury, she averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists. 45 days.
Baseball Transfer Donovan Jordan Joins the Tigers: The Buzz
Missouri baseball added Texas outfielder Donovan Jordan to the roster from the transfer portal. Jordan redshirted his 2025 season with the Longhorns. He is currently listed as 6-foot-1, 220 pounds. #Committed #MiZ🐯 pic.twitter.com/7EzdvG5odg — Donovan Jordan (@donovanj2024) July 4, 2025 Jordan entered the transfer portal on June 2, and a month later, he joined the Tigers. According to Perfect Game he is ranked No. 429 nationally, No. 73 in his position and No. 38 in Texas.
Cayden Green Named Phil Steele 1st Team All-American: The Buzz
Missouri junior offensive lineman Cayden Green was named to the Phil Steele 2025 Preseason All-America First Team. Green is entering his second season as the starting left guard. Green began his collegiate career at Oklahoma and has had 1,504 snaps between the two schools in 24 games, with 18 starts.
Cayden Green Named Phil Steele 1st Team All-American: The Buzz
Missouri junior offensive lineman Cayden Green was named to the Phil Steele 2025 Preseason All-America First Team. Green is entering his second season as the starting left guard. Green began his collegiate career at Oklahoma and has had 1,504 snaps between the two schools in 24 games, with 18 starts. Green has become an essential part of Missouri's offense with his skill to help the Tigers amass 2,138 yards, 2,926 passing yards, and 26 rushing TDs.
2026 EDGE Prospect Asharri Charles Makes His Decision: The Buzz
One last surprise for the weekend..👀 Congrats to Coach Kenzie and the Kostas family! 🤰🏻💛#MIZ x #OurZou pic.twitter.com/dcrk52ZaXG
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Former Missouri wrestler Ben Askren was hospitalized this weekend with severe pneumonia, his wife, Amy Askren, announced on Facebook. You may have heard that my husband Ben is going through something. He developed severe pneumonia which came on very... Posted by Amy Askren on Saturday, June 7, 2025 As of now, there has been no update from the Askren family other than to continue to keep him in the community's thoughts and prayers.
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