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Mizzou’s Star Linebacker Triston Newson Returns for Third Season

7/19/2025

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Triston Newson, a standout linebacker for Mizzou football, is set to make an unexpected return for a third season, thanks to a new NCAA eligibility rule. Standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing 230 pounds, he led the team with 71 tackles last season. His veteran presence will be invaluable as he mentors a younger linebacker squad in Columbia, Missouri.

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Triston Newson, a standout linebacker for Mizzou football, is set to make an unexpected return for a third season, thanks to a new NCAA eligibility rule. Standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing 230 pounds, he led the team with 71 tackles last season. His veteran presence will be invaluable as he mentors a younger linebacker squad in Columbia, Missouri.