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...

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Missouri overcomes late deficit and defeats Oklahoma 30-23

Tanner Coerr • November 12, 2024

A last-second touchdown catch and scoop-and-score give Tigers the win over the Sooners The No. 24 Missouri Tigers faced the Oklahoma Sooners in a matchup touted as a “renewed rivalry,”...