Ahmad Hardy's status for Mizzou's season opener remains uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy's availability for the season opener against Arkansas Pine-Bluff on September 3 is in question. Hardy is recovering from a gunshot wound suffered in May and is undergoing rehab walkthroughs but will not participate in practice this week, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Although Hardy has been medically cleared, he remains under a 5-8 week return protocol. Drinkwitz noted there may be an update on Hardy's condition in two weeks.
- •Mizzou opens its season against Arkansas Pine-Bluff on September 3.
- •Ahmad Hardy is recovering from a gunshot wound incurred in May.
- •Head coach Eli Drinkwitz confirmed Hardy will not practice this week.
- •Hardy is participating in rehab walkthroughs as part of his recovery.
- •An update on Hardy's status is expected in two weeks.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — SBN Reacts: Will Ahmad Hardy Play in Mizzou’s Season Opener?
"As the Mizzou Football season nears, will Ahmad Hardy be ready to go for the Tigers’ season opener on September 3rd?
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