Ahmad Hardy News, Rumors, Updates - Missouri Tigers

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Limited work in win Hardy compiled three carries for 42 yards during Saturday's 34-10 victory versus Arkansas.

Impact Hardy made his season debut after missing Missouri's first seven games while recovering from a leg injury sustained in May. The 5-foot-10 running back was limited to three carries as Missouri eased him back into action, with Jamal Roberts continuing to handle the bulk of the backfield work. The junior ball-carrier could see his workload increase when the Tigers host Texas next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

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Returning in Week 9 but not starting Hardy will play but not start in Saturday's game at Arkansas, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Week 9 marks Hardy's return after a long absence, so it should not be too surprising that Missouri will ease him into action against one of the Southeastern Conference's bottom-half teams. In his absence, Jamal Roberts has fared relatively well, though he did show signs of regression with fewer than 2.0 yards per carry across 20 rushing attempts in Week 7 at Mississippi. Hardy has been an exceptional athlete for Missouri in each of his last two seasons, even more so with the 2025 Tigers when he logged 256 rushing attempts for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns. Hardy will not reach those levels this year, but perhaps he can match his 6.4 yards per carry from last season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Set To Make Season Debut Against Arkansas

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, who suffered a gunshot wound this offseason, will make his season debut Saturday against Arkansas.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Set To Make Season Debut Against Arkansas

Expected to debut Saturday vs. Hogs Hardy is expected to make his season debut Saturday at Arkansas, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Hardy wasn't listed on the SEC injury report on Wednesday, and the tailback is now reportedly expected to make his debut against the Hogs after he suffered a gunshot wound to the leg this offseason and hasn't played since. Missouri has relied on Jamal Roberts and Xai'Shaun Edwards in his stead, and both should remain involved as Hardy is worked back into the rotation. However, the star tailback, who amassed nearly 1,700 yards last season, should be a big factor for Missouri as soon as he takes the field. Hardy reportedly won't start, but he's still expected to handle some carries and all eyes will be on him defensively whenever he's on the field.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Hardy is available and could be in line to make his season debut Saturday at Arkansas, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Hardy, who has not played yet this season after suffering a gunshot wound in the leg during the offseason, may be able to make his season debut Saturday. He returned to practice this week and is now not listed on the injury report, indicating he's healthy enough to play. He may not have a large workload right away, especially considering how well Jamal Roberts has played as the lead back, but this is excellent news for the Tigers. Hardy was one of the best backs in the country last season, rushing for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns across 13 games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

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Returning to practice Hardy (leg) will return to practice this week, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact It's a positive development for Hardy, who has yet to play or practice this season while recovering from a gunshot wound during the offseason. The 5-foot-10 running back put together a superstar season for the Tigers in 2025, running for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games. His timeline to return to game action remains unclear but his participation in practice certainly is a step in the right direction.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

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Still has not practiced Hardy (leg) has not practiced yet, making his return to the field weeks away, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hardy has still not practiced this season after suffering a gunshot wound in May. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said he needs Hardy to have a multi-week ramp up once he does return to practice, so Hardy's return to the field is still weeks away. It's another disappointing update for Hardy after his massive 1,649 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns last season for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timetable for return Hardy (leg) is still without a timetable to return to action, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Impact There was initial hope that the star tailback could return by mid-October, that seems up in the air at this point as Hardy still looks weeks away from a return. What's more, head coach Eli Drinkwitz has said he needs to see Hardy at full speed in practice at least two weeks before deploying him in game action. For now, Jamal Roberts should continue to lead the way in Missouri's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined for Border War Hardy (leg) is out against Kansas on Friday night, per Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune.

Impact Hardy continues to recover from an offseason gunshot wound, and the tailback will miss his second straight game to open the 2026 season. Though he returned to practice Tuesday, Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said he needs to see Hardy at full speed in practice at least two weeks before he sees game action. Based on that timeframe, he'll be out until at least Sept. 26 against Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Return timeline still unclear Hardy (leg) still has not practiced for Missouri, and his return timeline remains uncertain, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact By not practicing for Missouri after Week 1, Hardy looks like someone not immediately ready to return, which is not too surprising considering the magnitude of his injury. The running back looked like a quick-return candidate earlier in the summer of 2026, but his lack of publicized physical improvement raises questions about the legitimacy of that possibility. In the meantime, it looks like Hardy will continue to sit out, with Jamal Roberts serving as Missouri's top option at running back.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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