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Transfer portal season is underway for the Missouri Tigers football team

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Transfer portal season has arrived for the Missouri Tigers, who will have a busy offseason after three largely successful years under coach Eli Drinkwitz.

The Tigers seek replacements for outgoing talent and key acquisitions to strengthen their roster for the next season.

In recent news, Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons may join the Tigers, who appear to be the frontrunner for the highly sought-after passer. Another article outlines Missouri's re-signing of key players like linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez and offensive lineman Cayden Green, which ensures a stable core for the forthcoming season.

Robert Meyer #88 of the Missouri Tigers kicks against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia. By Jeff Le

NO. 1: MISSOURI TO LOSE 4 MORE PLAYERS TO TRANSFER PORTAL, INCLUDING THIS YEAR’S KICKER

Missouri’s offseason roster turnover accelerated this week, as offensive tackle Johnny Williams IV, left tackle Jayven Richardson, kicker Robert Meyer and reserve kicker Ryder Goodwin all announced plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Friday. | Published December 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Zach Sweet

Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers throws a pass during the first half of the Gator Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Tigers must decide whether to invest fully in Zollers as their starter for 2026 or to pursue a new No. 1 in the transfer portal. By Kate Cassady

NO. 2: PREVIEWING THE PORTAL: WHICH FOOTBALL PLAYERS MIGHT THE MISSOURI TIGERS TARGET?

The college football transfer portal officially opens on Friday, and the Missouri Tigers will likely be shopping until they drop. | Published December 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Quentin Corpuel

Mizzou wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) looks to corral a pass around Virginia cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (19) during the second half of the Dec. 27, 2025 Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. By Mallory Pool

NO. 3: MISSOURI TIGERS FOOTBALL PROGRAM RE-SIGNS 4 CORNERSTONE PLAYERS FOR 2026 SEASON

Missouri's 2026 roster is starting to form around a familiar core. | Published January 1, 2026 | Read Full Story by Zach Sweet

Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons, right, shakes off would-be tackler Darryle Ware of the Citadel during a Nov. 8, 2025 college football game in Oxford, Mississippi. By Jason Clark

NO. 4: OLE MISS QB REPORTEDLY ENTERING TRANSFER PORTAL, WITH MIZZOU A LIKELY DESTINATION

The Missouri Tigers appear poised to have an inside track toward landing one of the top quarterbacks available in college football’s transfer market. | Published January 3, 2026 | Read Full Story by The Kansas City Star

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.