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Here's where Missouri football was selected to finish in SEC preseason media poll
Missouri football was picked to finish 12th in the Southeastern Conference this season by the voting media at SEC Media Days. Two Mizzou players, left guard Cayden Green and wide receiver Kevin Coleman, were selected to the preseason All-SEC team. Green was named to the conference's preseason first team, while Coleman was selected to the third team. No members of the Mizzou defense are included on the league media's preseason team. Texas was picked to win the conference title, with Georgia ranked second. Mizzou's opponents were ranked as follows: Alabama (No. 3); South Carolina (No. 5); Texas A&M (No. 8); Oklahoma (No. 10); Auburn (No. 11); Vanderbilt (No. 13); Arkansas (No. 14); and Mississippi State (No. 16). Missouri has won double-digit games in back-to-back seasons, going 11-2 with a Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State in 2023 and finishing 10-3 with a Music City Bowl win over Iowa last season. The Tigers open their season Thursday, Aug. 28, against Central Arkansas. Mizzou's first SEC game is Sept. 20 against South Carolina. More: Eli Drinkwitz SEC Media Days: Five key takeaways from Missouri football coach in Atlanta More: Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz backs CFP play-in games, expanding to 30 — yes, 30 — teams Full SEC Media Days predicted order of finish Here is the full order of finish in the SEC this season, as voted on by SEC media. The number of first-place votes each team received is listed in parentheses. Texas (96) Georgia (44) Alabama (29) LSU (20) South Carolina (5) Florida (2) Ole Miss (1) Texas A&M Tennessee (1) Oklahoma (3) Auburn (1) Missouri Vanderbilt (2) Arkansas Kentucky Mississippi State This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Where Missouri football was picked in SEC preseason media poll
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03-07-2025
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5 Missouri football players who are All-SEC candidates on offense in 2025 season
Let's lean into the preseason talk for a moment. Missouri football is less than a month away from reporting for preseason camp. The Tigers, in recent seasons, have reported to campus in Columbia on the final weekend of July. Advertisement Most national outlets will begin rolling out some preseason accolades and predictions over the upcoming days and weeks. Talking season will be in full swing in the middle of the month, with MU head coach Eli Drinkwitz set to appear at SEC Media Days on July 17 in Atlanta. While it's popular, here are five Missouri football players on the offensive side of the ball who we think have the best chance to have All-SEC-caliber seasons: Cayden Green, left guard Sep 7, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) is lifted by offensive lineman Cayden Green (70) after scoring against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. We're not alone in tipping the left guard for a big year. Phil Steele's magazine rates him as both a preseason All-SEC and All-American. Green was picked as a preseason second- and third-team All-American by Walter Camp and Athlon Sports, respectively. Advertisement There's seemingly the potential that the Tigers could send offensive linemen to the NFL as first-round picks in back-to-back years, as Green is tipped by some to have Day 1 potential in 2026. Green, listed a 6 feet 5, 324 pounds, looked more and more comfortable in the Mizzou offense as last season progressed — his sophomore campaign after transferring to the Tigers from Oklahoma. If he can continue to take strides in his development, the Lee's Summit, Missouri, product shapes up as one of the most talented players on the MU roster this season. Ahmad Hardy, running back More: Can Ahmad Hardy be Missouri football's next star running back? Early signs encouraging Advertisement The ULM transfer running back was one of three Mizzou players named to Phil Steele's preseason All-SEC second team, and there's every reason to believe Hardy could be the Tigers' next great tailback. Hardy rushed for 1,351 yards and 13 touchdowns as a rookie, earning him freshman All-American honors from the FWAA and On3. He picked up 1,012 of those yards after contact last season. For context, that means his YAC total alone would have ranked among the top 50 in the FBS and fourth in the SEC. Hardy has experience running outside zone from ULM — a staple of an Eli Drinkwitz offense. Jamal Roberts and freshman Marquise Davis are likely to pick up some reps, but the bulk of the work looks to be headed Hardy's way. Advertisement The recipe is there for a big season. Kevin Coleman Jr., wide receiver More: How new Missouri football wide receiver Kevin Coleman is earning trust, filling big number Coleman also picked up second-team All-SEC honors from Phil Steele — a good sign as he fills the shoes of an important Mizzou player for the past few seasons. The senior transfer will replace fellow St. Louis product Luther Burden III as Mizzou's slot receiver, which indicates he'll be the top passing option for whoever, between Beau Pribula and Sam Horn, wins the Tigers' starting quarterback job. Coleman transferred to Mizzou from Mississippi State, where he earned third-team All-SEC honors on an otherwise woebegone Bulldogs offense. He caught 74 passes for 932 yards and six touchdowns last season. Advertisement He has a bunch of experience in college football, between other one-season stints at Jackson State, where he was the SWAC Freshman of the Year under Deion Sanders, and Louisville. With 132 career receptions and more than 1,700 receiving yards, he should be an experienced head in an otherwise young receiving room. Connor Tollison, center Oct 12, 2024; Amherst, Massachusetts, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Connor Tollison (55) snaps the ball during the first half against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Tollison is another Mizzou offensive lineman likely to earn some NFL buzz heading into the 2026 draft. He is listed as a preseason fourth-team All-SEC selection by Phil Steele. Few centers in college football have more experience: Tollison has amassed 2,356 career snaps, per a team news release, and has been MU's starting center since the beginning of the 2022 campaign. Advertisement The big question facing Tollison is health-related, as he sustained a season-ending knee injury after MU's win over Oklahoma in November, and he underwent successful surgery late last year. All current expectations are that the Jackson, Missouri, native will return in time to start the 2025 season. Brett Norfleet, tight end Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet (87) leaps over a Florida Gators defender during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Norfleet's name is flying a little under the radar this offseason, perhaps because of some comparatively underwhelming numbers while he battled injuries as a sophomore in 2024. But, make no mistake: If Norfleet is fully healthy after offseason surgery, he has sky-high potential. Advertisement The O'Fallon, Missouri, native who played at Francis Howell High is listed at 6 feet 6, 263 pounds. Pair that with some elite athleticism — we've all seen those post-catch hurdles — and you have a player who could emerge as a premier pass-catching option. The Tigers have to find a way to get him more involved in the offense for this prediction to play out, but the tools are certainly there. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: 5 Missouri football players who have All-SEC potential on offense
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21-06-2025
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Mizzou Offensive Lineman Could be Sleeper Pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Mizzou Offensive Lineman Could be Sleeper Pick in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the NFL season still a couple months away — and the 2026 draft even further out — early projections are already surfacing, and scouts believe Mizzou may have another offensive lineman ready to continue the program's growing pipeline to the pros. Advertisement An ESPN article believes that Mizzou offensive lineman Cayden Green has what it takes to be a sleeper in the 2026 NFL draft. 'At 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Green — who transferred from Oklahoma after the 2023 season — has ideal size for an NFL guard, but there are some who think he could also play left tackle,' the article said. Tigers offensive lineman Cayden Green (70) in action during the second half against the Massachusetts Minutemen© Eric Canha-Imagn Images Mizzou has developed a strong reputation for producing offensive linemen in recent years, with three players drafted over the past two years — including 2025 No. 7 pick Armand Membou — and two more projected to go early in the 2026 draft (Green and center Connor Tollison). Advertisement As a recruit out of Lee Summit, Green was a four-star talent, a top three Missouri prospect and a top 15 offensive tackle in the country. Green had offers from Missouri, Oklahoma, LSU, Nebraska and Arkansas but ultimately committed to be a Sooner in 2022. After one season with OU, Green entered the portal. On Dec. 19, 2023, just seven days after the OL entered the portal, he committed to Mizzou. During Green's first season at Mizzou, he started in all 13 games at left guard and helped the offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing touchdowns. With the help of Membou and other pieces, the offensive line led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession while being ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. "Watching his feet at left guard, I think he could play tackle. He's a lot like Membou in that way. He's really versatile athletically," said an NFC offensive line coach who studied his tape.' Advertisement While his chances look high, ESPN believes he still has proving to do before he can be seen as one of the top talents. 'Green's run-blocking dominance stands out on tape, but he must improve his balance in pass blocking. If that improvement happens, he has All-American ability and first-round potential,' the article said. With Mizzou's recent success developing NFL-ready linemen, Cayden Green appears poised to be the next in line. While there's still room for growth, particularly in pass protection, his size, athleticism, and versatility have already caught the attention of NFL scouts. Related: Mizzou WR Cracks Prominent List After Luther Burden III's Departure This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
