The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater
The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater
The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater
Missouri running backs coach Curtis Luper prepares to throw a football in warmups prior to the game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. In each of his five seasons at Mizzou, the Tigers have put up at least 20 rushing touchdowns.

From All-State player to All-American recruiter: How Curtis Luper became one of the nation’s best running backs coaches

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter • September 28, 2025

In 1986, Oklahoma State running back Curtis Luper finished as the team’s seventh-leading rusher, carrying the ball seven times for 22 yards while appearing in 10 games. His lack of production was a testament...

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson smiles and holds up the Mayors Cup and a sign saying “Beau 4-0 Heisman” after winning against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Memorial Stadium had 57,531 fans in attendance.

Rushing attack rolls as Tigers defeat Gamecocks 29-20

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter • September 22, 2025

No. 23 Missouri football hosted South Carolina with the goal of retaking the Mayor’s Cup after losing to the Gamecocks 30-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium in 2024. South Carolina entered the game looking...

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...

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...