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Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green miss Missouri season opener

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green miss Missouri season opener

Summary

Missouri football ruled running back Ahmad Hardy and left tackle Cayden Green out for Thursday’s season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz confirmed both players will miss the game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. in Columbia. Hardy is recovering from an offseason gunshot wound to his femur, while the team will utilize Jack Lange and Whit Hafer to fill the void at tackle. Meanwhile, the program faces legal uncertainty regarding defensive tackle Sterling Webb. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to address Webb's ongoing eligibility dispute involving the NCAA and a temporary restraining order. While the team remains hopeful for his availability, the official status of the defensive line rotation depends on the court's decision.

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•Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green are ruled out for Thursday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
•Jamal Roberts is expected to lead the running back rotation in the absence of Hardy.
•Jack Lange and Whit Hafer are slated to provide depth at offensive tackle.
•Sterling Webb faces a hearing Wednesday regarding his eligibility for the 2026 season.
•Freshman wide receiver Jabari Brady remains a question mark with a knee injury.

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