Ahmad Hardy set to return to Missouri football practice this week
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz announced that running back Ahmad Hardy will return to practice this week. Hardy has missed the first seven games of the season due to recovery from a gunshot wound to his femur, which he sustained in May. Drinkwitz noted that Hardy requires two full weeks of practice before being considered for game action. The Tigers face Arkansas on October 31, with Hardy unlikely to play, but he could return by November 7 against Texas. Drinkwitz has emphasized caution regarding Hardy's rehabilitation process.
- •Ahmad Hardy has missed all seven games this season.
- •Hardy requires two weeks of full-speed practice before returning to games.
- •Missouri faces Arkansas on October 31, where Hardy is unlikely to play.
- •The next possible game for Hardy is November 7 against Texas.
- •Drinkwitz confirmed Hardy's return via social media.
- 10:27 PMESPN — Missouri RB Hardy to practice for first time since getting shot
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ahmad Hardy to return to Missouri football practice this week, per Eli Drinkwitz
"Ahmad Hardy is returning to practice for Missouri football, per MU coach Eli Drinkwitz. Here's what that means for when you might see the star running back play.
"Missouri consensus All-America RB Ahmad Hardy, who was shot at a concert in May and has yet to play this season, will return to practice this week.
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External links- ESPNOct 25, 2026, 10:27 PMMissouri RB Hardy to practice for first time since getting shot
Missouri consensus All-America RB Ahmad Hardy, who was shot at a concert in May and has yet to play this season, will return to practice this week.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 9:08 PMAhmad Hardy to return to Missouri football practice this week, per Eli Drinkwitz
Ahmad Hardy is returning to practice for Missouri football, per MU coach Eli Drinkwitz. Here's what that means for when you might see the star running back play.
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