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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Missouri running back Brendon Haygood is tackled by Louisiana-Lafayette Linebacker Caleb Kibodi on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. This is Haygood’s first year with Missouri after signing as a three-star recruit from Texas.

Three takeaways from Missouri’s defeat against Louisiana, 52-10

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter September 15, 2025

Missouri football had a dominant performance against Louisiana in week three, totaling 606 yards while holding the Ragin’ Cajuns to just 121 in a 52-10 victory. Here are three takeaways from the rout.  Ahmad...

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy pushes away from defense in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri scored a touchdown in every quarter, with two in the second.

Ahmad Hardy leads Missouri football to blowout win over Louisiana

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 15, 2025

After the hectic Border War weekend, the No. 25-ranked Missouri Tigers football shifted attention to its Week 3 opponent, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Tigers entered the game as 27.5-point favorites...

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet holds his trophy high after a successful play while ​​Kevin Coleman Jr. and Dominic Giudice look on during Missouri’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Norfleet finished the game with two touchdowns and 76 receiving yards against Kansas.

Missouri Football Opponent Preview: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Editor's note: Kickoff was moved to 12 p.m. from 3 p.m. Missouri Tigers football will look to extend its season win streak to three with a non-conference contest against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns...

Missouri Running Back Ahmad Hardy breaks a tackle as he scores a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Hardy finished the afternoon with 112 rushing yards on 25 carries.

Four takeaways from Missouri’s Border War victory

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 8, 2025

The 42-31 Border War win for Missouri moved the Tigers to 2-0 on the season and provided learning moments throughout. The run defense stood strong, the possession battle was won convincingly but penalty...

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson flies through the air to catch the ball during Mizzou’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri is 2-0 and will face Louisiana on September 13, 2025, at Farout Field.

Missouri Tigers complete daunting comeback to win latest chapter of the Border War

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

After nearly 14 years without a matchup, the Border War series returned Sept. 6, and the Missouri Tigers were victorious once again. “It meant everything to win this game,” senior wideout Kevin...

Missouri Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz stands looking out into the crowd during Missouri’s game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. With Drinkwitz as the head coach, he has led the Tigers to a 27-7 overall total record.

Border War returns: How 150 years of Missouri-Kansas history has led to the latest chapter of a storied rivalry

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

Nov. 26, 2011. 5,033 days ago.  “Hey, this is this is it for a while,” former Missouri quarterback James Franklin said. “So we better get a victory.” Nearly 14 years ago, the Missouri Tigers...

 Fresh popcorn is prepared and kept in the warming box prior to the game on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. For the 2025 football season, six Memorial Stadium concessions locations include Fan-Friendly pricing, including $2.99 hot dogs, popcorn, chips, 16 oz fountain sodas and 12 oz Dasani water.

Photo Story | Faurot on Film: Behind the scenes of game day

Jack Andersen, Joint-Visuals Director September 3, 2025

There's a lot more to football game days than just the game. Hundreds of volunteers and staff work around Memorial Stadium before, during and after the game to put on a successful event for thousands...

Three Missouri students sing along to “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The song dates back to being played on campus and at sporting events as early as 2007.

Kansas returns to Columbia to face Missouri Football in renewed rivalry

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 3, 2025

With a week one blowout win under its belt, Missouri Tigers football prepares for its most anticipated matchup in recent history –– The Border War. The Kansas Jayhawks will return to Faurot Field for...

Missouri football’s new-look offense and pass defense headline takeaways against Central Arkansas

Missouri football’s new-look offense and pass defense headline takeaways against Central Arkansas

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Missouri kicked off its football season with a bang, winning 61-6 over Central Arkansas. A roster that lost its starting quarterback, top 3 wide receivers, starting running backs and quality pieces...

Missouri football player lands in the endzone.

Missouri football blows out Central Arkansas 61-6 in season opener

Killian Wright, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

The Missouri Tigers had yet to name a permanent starting quarterback entering their week one matchup against Central Arkansas. The plan was to have Penn State transfer Beau Pribula play the first half,...

First Year Student Hannah Button cheers with friends in the student section during the game against Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri football to face Central Arkansas in season opener

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter August 27, 2025

Missouri football will open its season on Aug. 28 against the University of Central Arkansas. The bout marks the beginning of a new era for the Tigers, as they won’t have the core members of the Cotton...

Missouri graduate student wide receiver Logan Muckey prepares for a kickoff against Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo.

‘A blessing in disguise’, Logan Muckey on his journey to beat cancer

Killian Wright, Sports Editor August 20, 2025

Missouri Tigers wide receiver Logan Muckey stepped to the podium in Memorial Stadium on Aug. 19, facing a room full of reporters. “I’ve never been up here before,” Muckey said with a smile on...