Ahmad Hardy may miss entire season for Mizzou Football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Ahmad Hardy, a star running back for Mizzou Football, has not been practicing and there is no timetable for his return. After being medically cleared over two months ago, Hardy's situation remains unclear as he continues to miss valuable practice time. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz has emphasized the need for Hardy to participate in full-speed practices before considering his return. The Mizzou community is coming to terms with the possibility of Hardy missing the entire 2026 season due to concerns regarding his health and recovery.
- •Ahmad Hardy has not practiced since being medically cleared in July.
- •Head coach Eli Drinkwitz will not rush Hardy's return.
- •No updates have suggested Hardy is closer to playing.
- •Mizzou is one-fourth into the 2026 season without Hardy.
- •Community sentiment is shifting towards accepting Hardy's absence for the season.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mizzou Football: Fans should accept a season without Ahmad Hardy
"There’s no timetable for the star running back’s return. And maybe there shouldn’t be.
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