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Could Ahmad Hardy’s return give Mizzou the spark it needs after the Ole Miss blowout? Arkansas comes first, but what the Tigers show in Fayetteville could say plenty about their chances against Texas and Georgia. Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down Missouri vs. Arkansas, Hardy’s potential availability, and how he could share the backfield with Jamal Roberts. Can Missouri rebuild its pass rush, pressure KJ Jackson, and get its special teams back on track? Plus, we discuss Austin Simmons, Eli Drinkwitz’s offensive approach, the Tigers’ College Football Playoff possibilities, and what would make the final five games a success. Both hosts pick Mizzou to win, but they disagree on how comfortable Saturday will feel. 👑 Presented by DraftKings Sports. The Crown is Yours ♻️ Sponsored by PLM Companies https://plmcompanies.com/ Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou threw for 339 yards against Ole Miss and somehow left Oxford with just three points. The 31-3 loss raised a bigger question: was this one awful Saturday, or a warning about what comes next? Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down Missouri football’s frustrating performance, and they don’t agree on where the blame belongs. From Austin Simmons and missed scoring opportunities to Jamal Roberts, the offensive line and a defense that struggled to pressure Trinidad Chambliss, we examine what went wrong. Plus, what does Eli Drinkwitz need to fix during the bye week? With Arkansas next and Texas, Georgia, Kentucky and Oklahoma still ahead, the Tigers have plenty left to play for, but little room for another performance like this. 👑 Presented by DraftKings Sports. The Crown is Yours ♻️ Sponsored by PLM Companies https://plmcompanies.com/ Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a massive SEC showdown as No. 13 Missouri heads to Oxford to take on No. 9 Ole Miss, and Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman are breaking it all down on Mizzou Central! Coming off a dominant 27-6 victory over Texas A&M, the Tigers are riding high behind a suffocating defense and another monster performance from running back Jamal Roberts, who rushed for 222 yards against the Aggies. But can Eli Drinkwitz and company keep the momentum rolling against one of the most explosive offenses in college football? Chris and Grant examine Austin Simmons' highly anticipated return to Oxford, where he'll face his former team alongside fellow Ole Miss transfers Caden Lee and Chris Graves. They discuss the challenge of slowing down Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and star receiver Deuce Alexander, the importance of Missouri's improving defense, and whether the Tigers can exploit weaknesses in the Ole Miss secondary. Plus, how much does Kewan Lacy's health impact this matchup, and could a victory set Mizzou up for a legitimate College Football Playoff run? The guys also debate Drinkwitz's conservative offensive approach against Texas A&M, identify the biggest matchups that could decide Saturday's game, and deliver their official score predictions. Grant believes the Tigers are headed for a statement victory, while Chris sees a tougher road ahead. Can Mizzou pull off the upset in Oxford and establish itself as a serious SEC contender? Find out on this week's Mizzou Central, presented by STL Sports Central! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers get an important win over the Texas A&M Aggies, 27-6. Jamal Roberts rushes for his second consecutive 200+ yard game. Join Hunter Mulholland on The Hunter Mulholland Show to catch up with the latest on the Tigers. #mizzou #collegefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers delivered their most impressive performance of the season, dominating No. 8 Florida 45-17! But can Mizzou avoid a letdown when Texas A&M comes to Columbia? On this episode of Mizzou Central, Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down Missouri's statement victory over the Gators, including a dominant defensive performance, Jamal Roberts' explosive 211-yard rushing day, and another outstanding showing from quarterback Austin Simmons. Is Simmons playing his way into the first round of the NFL Draft? And has Eli Drinkwitz finally gotten the Tigers over the hump? The guys also turn their attention to Saturday's showdown with Texas A&M. With the Aggies desperate to save their season, can Missouri maintain its momentum and improve to 5-1? Chris and Grant examine the matchup against quarterback Marcel Reed, discuss injury concerns and offensive line consistency, and offer their predictions for a pivotal SEC battle. Can Mizzou build on its biggest win of the season, or are the Tigers headed for a reality check? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou let a seven-point lead slip away in Starkville, and now Florida is coming to Columbia. Can the Tigers fix their tackling and late-game offense in time, or will the Gators expose the same problems again? Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down Missouri’s 31–24 loss to Mississippi State and preview the Mizzou vs. Florida homecoming matchup. They debate Eli Drinkwitz and Chip Lindsey’s play calling, Austin Simmons’ reliance on Cayden Lee, and what Missouri’s defense must do against Florida running back Jadan Baugh. Plus, Daeden Hopkins’ emergence, Jamal Roberts’ production, the uncertainty surrounding Ahmad Hardy’s return, and two very different score predictions. Can Mizzou still reach eight wins, or is this season headed somewhere else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers are 3-0, but are they ready for their biggest test of the season? On this episode of Mizzou Central, Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down Mizzou’s uneven 27-17 win over Troy and look ahead to a huge ranked SEC matchup on the road against Mississippi State. The guys discuss the Tigers’ continued issues with penalties and mistakes, Austin Simmons and the Missouri offense, and why there are still plenty of reasons for optimism despite an imperfect start. Then it’s a deep dive into No. 24 Mississippi State and dynamic quarterback Kamario Taylor. What will Mizzou’s defense need to do to contain Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell? Can the Tigers’ defensive front control the line of scrimmage? And will Simmons and the Missouri passing game deliver a breakout performance on the road? Plus, Chris and Grant discuss whether the betting line has become an overreaction to the first three weeks of the season and give their predictions for Mizzou’s first SEC matchup of the year. Can the Tigers make a statement in Starkville and improve to 4-0? Subscribe to STL Sports Central for more Mizzou football coverage throughout the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou is 2-0 after a statement 38-21 win over rival Kansas, and Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman break down what the Tigers showed in Lawrence and what it could mean for the rest of the season. The guys discuss the impressive play of quarterback Austin Simmons, Mizzou’s revamped defense, concerns along the offensive line and the special-teams issues that still need to be cleaned up. They also look ahead to Saturday’s matchup with Troy and debate whether the Trojans could catch Mizzou looking ahead to SEC play. Plus, what would a 9-3 or 10-2 season mean for the Tigers’ College Football Playoff chances, and just how high is the ceiling for this team? Chris and Grant wrap things up with their Mizzou-Troy score predictions on another edition of Mizzou Central on STL Sports Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Border War is back! On this episode of Mizzou Central, Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman preview Missouri’s Friday night showdown with the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence. The guys break down why this rivalry matchup could be one of the most important games of Mizzou’s season, what a win—or loss—could mean for the Tigers’ bigger goals, and the challenge of winning in Lawrence for the first time since 1990. They also dive into Austin Simmons and the Mizzou passing attack, the importance of getting standout offensive lineman Cayden Green back, and how the Tigers can attack a vulnerable Kansas secondary. On the other side of the ball, Chris and Grant examine Mizzou’s new-look defense, KU’s rushing attack and mobile quarterback Isaiah Marshall, and why stopping the run could be the key to a Tigers victory. Plus, they give their final score predictions for the latest chapter of the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry. Can Missouri keep its winning streak against the Jayhawks alive and move to 2-0? Subscribe to STL Sports Central for more Mizzou coverage throughout the 2026 season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers began the 2026 campaign with a 54-14 win over Arkansas- Pine Bluff. Austin Simmons was near perfect in his debut, and the offense was rolling the entire first half. Chris Pelikan and Grant Salsman have your postgame show to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tigers ROLL pass Miss State in Starkville in a game they were completely dominant. Tigers win their 20th game of the year and improve to 10-6 in conference play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Mizzou Central Post Game Show, Chris Pelican and Tiger Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down Mizzou’s massive 73-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee The story of the night? T.O. Barrett. Barrett exploded for 28 points on 12-of-17 shooting, completely taking over in the second half and delivering clutch bucket after clutch bucket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers tried to keep it close in a high scoring affair vs Arkansas but the Razorbacks pulled away late to secure the SEC victory. Grant Salsman talks it over with Mizzou Hall of Famer Kareem Rush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou pulled off a massive resume-building win Thursday night, knocking off No. 19 Vanderbilt 81–80 at Mizzou Arena — but not without nearly giving it away. For 26 of the 40 minutes, the Tigers looked like a team that not only belongs in the NCAA Tournament, but one capable of making noise. Missouri built a 21-point second-half lead behind efficient offense, strong ball movement, and big performances from Mark Mitchell, Jaden Stone, and Anthony Robinson off the bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri took care of business on the road, rolling past South Carolina 78–59 to move to 6–4 in SEC play and keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Chris Pelican and Tiger Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down a dominant second half fueled by strong defense, rebounding, and improved ball movement. The guys highlight big performances from Mark Mitchell, Jaden Stone, and T.O. Barrett, discuss the tightening rotation, and explain why this may have been Mizzou’s most complete performance of the season. With a daunting stretch ahead, the focus now shifts to a massive road test against first-place Texas A&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices