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 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 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...

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...

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...