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 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...

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...

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Know the Foe: A conversation with The Battalion writer Ian Curtis about Texas A&M football

Dylan Heinrich, Sports Editor • October 3, 2024

An Aggie’s perspective before Missouri football travels to College Station Ahead of No. 9 Missouri football’s road matchup against No. 25 Texas A&M, The Maneater spoke with Ian Curtis,...