Missouri · SECMizzou’s 2026 backfield still awaits Ahmad Hardy’s return timeline
Mizzou enters 2026 with Hardy’s availability unresolved after the All-American running back stayed sidelined through fall camp. Coach Eliah Drinkwitz addressed Hardy’s status, but no return date, practice clearance or game availability is established yet.
AUG 23, 2026
Season entering which Mizzou is awaiting Hardy’s status
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Mizzou coach Eliah Drinkwitz gave an update on Ahmad Hardy’s status heading into the 2026 season. Hardy, an All-American running back, remained on the sideline throughout fall camp. That establishes the absence, but not the length of it. A return date, practice clearance and game availability are not established here. Mizzou’s next meaningful step is getting Hardy back into football work, whenever that happens. Until then, the Tigers are preparing around a backfield that may or may not have its leading name available.