Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green miss Missouri season opener

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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