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And in mapping out Missouri鈥檚 2026 depth chart, well, there is plenty of churn.
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Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws the ball during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch
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Missouri running back Jamal Roberts runs with the ball during fall football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
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Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet (87) celebrates his 27-yard touchdown with wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) against Kansas Jayhawks in second half action on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Laurie Skrivan, Post-Dispatch
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Missouri receiver Cayden Lee (19) goes through drills during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch
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Missouri offensive lineman Jack Lange (75) goes against Cayden Green (70) during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler (77) keeps an eye on Murray State defensive lineman Detoye Adewole (40) as Tigers quarterback Drew Pyne (6) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri offensive lineman Luke Work during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri defensive end Darris Smith goes through drills during fall practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri defensive tackle Marquis Gracial during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. waits to run drills during fall football practice on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez celebrates after taking down Kansas running back Leshon Williams in the second half Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri kicker Blake Craig attempts an extra point during the second half of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Iowa on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks with the media on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, as the Tigers prepare to open the 2026 season. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
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