Missouri defensive ends Smith and Kitchen questionable for Florida matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Missouri football's upcoming game against Florida could be impacted by injuries to defensive ends Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen, who are both questionable to play. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz reported that Smith has been dealing with an ankle injury, while Kitchen suffered a lower-body injury. Both players were starters in previous games but have not returned to the field since sustaining their injuries. Mizzou's game is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT in Columbia. The final player availability report will be released shortly before kickoff.
- •Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen are questionable for Saturday's game.
- •Smith suffered an ankle injury; Kitchen has a lower-body issue.
- •Mizzou plays No. 8 Florida on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.
- •Missouri's final injury report will be published 90 minutes before kickoff.
- •Daeden Hopkins may start if either player cannot play.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Two injured Missouri football defensive ends questionable for Florida game
"Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz said two key defensive ends will be questionable to face Florida this week.
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