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Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green represent Missouri in USA TODAY top 100

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green represent Missouri in USA TODAY top 100
Summary

USA TODAY selected two Missouri Tigers for its list of the top 100 college football players heading into the 2026 season. Running back Ahmad Hardy earned the No. 13 ranking following a sophomore campaign that included 1,649 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Hardy is currently recovering from an offseason leg injury and will miss the start of the team's schedule. Offensive lineman Cayden Green appeared at No. 24 after allowing only two sacks last year and receiving All-SEC honors. Missouri opens its 2026 season at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on September 3. The program enters the year looking to improve upon an 8-5 record from the previous season under head coach Eli Drinkwitz.

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  • •Ahmad Hardy ranks No. 13 nationally after a 1,649-yard rushing season.
  • •Cayden Green earns the No. 24 spot following First-Team All-SEC honors.
  • •Hardy remains sidelined for the start of the season due to a leg injury.
  • •Missouri begins its 2026 campaign against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on September 3.
  • •The Tigers have sold out all seven home games for the upcoming season.
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  • 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Which Mizzou stars made USA TODAY's Top 100 players for 2026?
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Two Missouri Tigers were named to USA TODAY's Top 100 college football players ranking for 2026.

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