Mizzou football preps for 2026 season amid roster uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Mizzou football enters the 2026 season with a new offensive coordinator and a new starting quarterback, Austin Simmons. Simmons previously competed in the SEC and showed flashes of potential despite some turnover issues. The Tigers look to rebuild their pass rush after losing key contributors while integrating new transfers into the defensive lineup. As the team prepares for a challenging new 9-game conference schedule, head coach Eli Drinkwitz noted Simmons' improvement during fall camp scrimmages.
- •Austin Simmons named starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
- •Mizzou ranked top 10 in SEC sacks last two seasons.
- •Team integrating several new transfers for defensive positions.
- •New 9-game conference schedule adds difficulty for all teams.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Storylines Surrounding Mizzou Football Entering the 2026 Season
"There are questions surrounding each phase of the game that will heavily impact the Tigers’ final record.
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