Cayden Green returns to practice ahead of Missouri's matchup against Kansas
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Missouri left tackle Cayden Green is on track to play in Friday night's game against Kansas following an undisclosed injury. Green missed the Tigers' season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff but returned to full practice participation on Tuesday. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz indicated the lineman looked effective during his return to the field and expects him to be ready for the upcoming road contest. Meanwhile, running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined while recovering from a gunshot wound sustained this spring. The Missouri football program currently holds the number 23 spot in both the AP and Coaches polls as the team prepares for the Border War rivalry.
- •Cayden Green returned to full practice participation on Tuesday.
- •The Tigers play against Kansas this Friday night.
- •Ahmad Hardy remains out while recovering from an injury.
- •Missouri is ranked 23rd in both the AP and Coaches polls.
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