Eli Drinkwitz discusses team readiness ahead of Halloween matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz addressed the media regarding the team's preparations for their Halloween night game against Arkansas. Drinkwitz noted Ahmad Hardy's positive return to practice but declined to provide a timeline for his game availability. He also highlighted the offense's red zone predictability after their struggles against Ole Miss and emphasized the need for improvement. Defensive player Daeden Hopkins spoke about managing injuries and the significance of the upcoming game against the Razorbacks. The Tigers are looking to bounce back this week and establish a solid game plan.
- •Missouri plays Arkansas on Halloween night.
- •Ahmad Hardy is practicing but no game return timeline available.
- •Drinkwitz critiques offense for predictability in red zone.
- •Daeden Hopkins managing injuries ahead of the matchup.
- •Tigers seek to control the line of scrimmage.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Tiger Talk Notes and Quotes: Halloween (Game) Edition
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