FILE - Mississippi quarterback Austin Simmons (13) hands off to running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Oxford, Miss., Aug. 30, 2025.
FILE - Mississippi quarterback Austin Simmons (13) hands off to running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Oxford, Miss., Aug. 30, 2025.
Rogelio V. Solis - FR172183 APNo. 25 Missouri has gone to six bowl games in six seasons under Eli Drinkwitz, including an 11-2 finish in 2023 with a Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State. Despite that success, the Tigers have struggled to escape mediocrity in the SEC. If All-American running back Ahmad Hardy can return from a gunshot wound, and the defense remains strong, the Tigers could excel against a tough schedule. Austin Simmons, a transfer from Ole Miss, is expected to boost the passing attack. However, the defense faces challenges with many new faces replacing key players who have moved on.

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