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Missouri Tigers Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Kansas Clash

9/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Missouri quarterback Sam Horn is out indefinitely with a right leg injury from the season opener.
Kicker Blake Craig will miss the entire season due to a torn ACL.
Freshman Matt Zollers will support Beau Pribula, who completed 23 of 28 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in Horn's absence.
Missouri has added Brett Brown and Ryder Goodwin to the roster due to injuries.
The Tigers will play Kansas on Saturday, their first matchup since 2011.

History

Historical Context

The Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks have a historic rivalry that began in 1891, culminating in their last matchup in 2011, where Missouri secured a 35-7 victory. That season, Missouri achieved a notable 10-3 record under coach Gary Pinkel. Currently, injuries to key players threaten the Tigers' performance, impacting recruitment and team dynamics in the competitive landscape of college athletics.

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Story summary

Missouri quarterback Sam Horn is out indefinitely with a right leg injury from the season opener.
Kicker Blake Craig will miss the entire season due to a torn ACL.
Freshman Matt Zollers will support Beau Pribula, who completed 23 of 28 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in Horn's absence.
Missouri has added Brett Brown and Ryder Goodwin to the roster due to injuries.
The Tigers will play Kansas on Saturday, their first matchup since 2011.

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