Key decisions shaping Missouri Tigers football in 2024 season

The articles all focus on changes and decisions influencing the Missouri Tigers' football outlook this season. Each piece explores leadership, roster adjustments, and the impact of individual roles.

Coach Eli Drinkwitz faces a critical quarterback decision between Beau Pribula and Sam Horn. Training camp ended with most starting spots filled, except for quarterback. Offensive lineman Cayden Green shifted from left guard to left tackle during camp, earning preseason honors and praise for his adaptability. The team named nine captains, including both Pribula and Horn. Newcomer Jalen Catalon and returning transfer Darius Young joined the captain group, showing how the Tigers rely on both veterans and newer players for leadership. The team prepares for the opening game against Central Arkansas with most positions settled and clear expectations for key contributors.

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Mizzou offensive lineman Cayden Green (right, No. 70) hugs running back Nate Noel during the game against Boston College on Sept. 15, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Green was recently named to the AP preseason second-team All American. By Alex Buchanan

NO. 1: MISSOURI TIGERS’ CAYDEN GREEN, FROM LEE’S SUMMIT NORTH, COLLECTS PRESEASON HONORS

Missouri Tigers junior football player Cayden Green has been named a preseason second-team All-American by The Associated Press. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jeff Rosen

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (24) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on Aug. 15, 2025. By Joe Nicholson

NO. 2: CHIEFS COORDINATOR DAVE TOUB REMAINS BULLISH ON SKYY MOORE’S FUTURE. HERE’S WHY

Any frustrations Chiefs fans have shared about wide receiver Skyy Moore pale in comparison to how he’s felt about himself. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

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Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks to a reporter after a win over the Boston College Eagles at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. By Denny Medley

NO. 3: ‘DRINKWITZ UNSURE AFTER 18 DAYS’: INSIDE MIZZOU COACH’S MOST IMPORTANT CHOICE

Entering his sixth season at Mizzou, coach Eli Drinkwitz is enjoying what he calls his deepest roster — which is saying something for a program that went 21-5 overall and 11-5 in Southeastern Conference play the last two seasons. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium on Aug. 19, 2025. By Peter Aiken

NO. 4: SETH LUGO SHAKES OFF ROUGH STRETCH AS ROYALS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO 5 GAMES

Kansas City Royals All-Star starter Seth Lugo was having a rough month. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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Missouri defensive back Daylan Carnell is one of the Tigers’ nine football captains for the 2025 college football season. By Kylie Graham

NO. 5: LEANING ON LEADERSHIP, MISSOURI TIGERS NAME 9 CAPTAINS FOR 2025 FOOTBALL SEASON

The Missouri Tigers football team is closing in on its season opener against Central Arkansas, set for Thursday, Aug. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story

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