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Missouri Tigers prepare for matchup against Georgia Bulldogs

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Missouri Tigers prepare for matchup against Georgia Bulldogs

Summary

The Missouri Tigers face the Georgia Bulldogs on August 29, 2026, with both teams having a competitive history in the SEC. Missouri enters the matchup ranked #25 in the preseason AP Poll but will be without running back Ahmad Hardy, who is recovering from offseason surgery. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz has confirmed that Hardy is medically cleared but will miss the opener. Quarterback Austin Simmons, a transfer from Ole Miss, is set to lead the offense. Missouri's defense includes several transfers, while questions remain regarding their secondary and pass rush.

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By the Numbers

•Missouri ranked #25 in the preseason AP Poll.
•Ahmad Hardy recovering from offseason surgery; ruled out for opener.
•Austin Simmons starts at quarterback for Missouri.
•Missouri defense includes transfers, led by Robert Woodyard Jr.
•Matchup history includes past competitive games between both teams.

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Next on our opponent preview is the Missouri Tigers, the sometimes forgotten child of the SEC. The Dawg and Tigers have an interesting history since Missouri moved into the SEC. Things started with Missouri claiming Georgia played old man football, then Jarvis Jones reminding them it’s actually grown man football. Sadly, the Tigers beat Georgia […]
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