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Ahmad Hardy To Miss Missouri Season Opener

Coach Eli Drinkwitz says the bullet struck Hardy’s femur and the running back must complete a two‑week, full‑speed practice ramp before being cleared to play.

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Hardy was shot in the leg on May 10 while leaving a concert in Mississippi and required emergency surgery to repair bone damage.
  • Missouri announced on Aug. 22–23 that Hardy has not returned to team practice and will not play in the Sept. 3 opener against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff.
  • Drinkwitz said Hardy was ‘medically cleared’ in July to begin rehab but still needs a full two weeks of high‑speed, contact practice before game clearance.
  • Missouri will rely on senior Jamal Roberts as the primary ball carrier while using transfers and backups to fill the backfield workload.
  • The suspect, Rashodrick Harris, was charged with aggravated assault and released on a $500,000 bond, and Hardy’s absence raises short‑term offensive and NFL‑scouting implications given his 1,649 rushing yards and All‑America status last season.