Marquis Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Missouri Tigers

Heads to Mississippi State Johnson has committed to Mississippi State for the 2026 season, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson will spend his final year of eligibility at Mississippi State. He logged at least 325 receiving yards in all three of his collegiate seasons, but never saw his role expand into a featured one with the Tigers. He'll look to take the next step at his new school.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson, who has spent the last three seasons with Missouri, will now look for a new home this offseason. He was very consistent over his three seasons as a Tiger and he accumulated 66 catches for over 1,000 yards and six touchdowns across 33 games. It's currently unclear if he will suit up in the team's bowl game versus Virginia on Dec. 27.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong production in win Johnson caught 7 of 9 targets for 80 yards during Saturday's 29-20 victory versus South Carolina.

Impact The junior receiver came up big with several catches that stretched the field, including a long gain that helped set up key scoring drives. Johnson's speed and downfield threat give Missouri another weapon to test defenses with when they take on Massachusetts.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds pay dirt in win Johnson had two receptions (on three targets) for 18 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-10 victory over Louisiana.

Impact The junior pass-catcher found the end zone on an 11-yard touchdown reception from Pribula in the first quarter. Johnson will aim to get more opportunities against South Carolina during Saturday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana-Lafayette safety Maurion Eleam carted off field during game vs. Missouri

Louisiana-Lafayette safety Maurion Eleam exited Saturday’s game at No. 25 Missouri, carted off the field on a backboard before being transported to University Hospital’s emergency...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Underwhelming in win Johnson gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 42-31 win over Kansas.

Impact The junior pass-catcher chipped in as a complementary option as Kevin Coleman led the position. Johnson will look to bounce back next week versus Louisiana-Lafayette.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri matches up with Kansas in Week 2

The Missouri Tigers take on the Kansas Jayhawks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominant in win Johnson tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 134 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 61-6 win against Central Arkansas.

Impact Johnson broke the century mark to open up the season as he led the team with 134 receiving yards while also finding the end zone on a 49-yard pass from quarterback Blake Shapen during the first quarter. The junior pass-catcher will aim to extend this performance during Saturday's game with Kansas.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Worthy: Marquis Johnson gave Mizzou the fast start it needed, despite his heavy heart The first touchdown of the season for the Missouri had a lot of emotion wrapped up in it, including a son's love for his mother.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Pribula steps in fast to lead Missouri to 61-6 win over Central Arkansas

Beau Pribula staked his claim to Missouri’s starting quarterback job with a four-touchdown performance as the Tigers rolled to a 61-6 season-opening thrashing of Central Arkansas

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Best for last Johnson recorded seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 122 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 27-24 victory against Iowa.

Impact Before the bowl game, Johnson's 2024 season included zero games with triple-digit yards or any touchdowns. He achieved both Monday, making the bowl matchup easily his best this year. Johnson's 2024 season included 25 receptions for 352 yards and the aforementioned touchdown.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Johnson (undisclosed) will be available for Missouri against Alabama.

Impact Johnson missed last week against Auburn, but will make his return against the Crimson Tide. The wideout has 13 catches for 123 yards this fall.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Week 9 Johnson (undisclosed) is listed probable for Saturday's game against Alabama.

Impact Johnson was unable to play after going through warmups in last week's contest but should be back on the field for this matchup. The sophomore wide receiver has totaled 13 receptions for 123 yards across six appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in street clothes Johnson (undisclosed) was spotted in street clothes after going through warmups, indicating he won't play vs. Auburn, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson was deemed a game-time call this week, and it appears as if the wideout won't play. The true sophomore's next chance to play will come in Week 9 against Alabama.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a game-time decision Johnson (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision ahead of Missouri's clash with Auburn.

Impact Johnson has yet to miss a game this season, but that could certainly change against Auburn. The wideout will be a true game-time call against the Tigers. He's tallied 13 receptions for 123 yards so far this fall.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Johnson (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Johnson is a late addition to the injury report, and it's unclear if he'll manage to suit up for this Week 8 clash. The wideout has 13 catches for 123 yards on the season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs kick-return yards Johnson (undisclosed) logged 94 kick-return yards during Missouri's loss Saturday at Texas A&M.

Impact Texas A&M scored 41 points Saturday, a result that benefited one of Missouri's return specialists. Johnson was the beneficiary then. He logged three returns, averaging 31.3 yards for each opportunity.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Johnson (ankle) was spotted dressed and warming up ahead of the Tigers' tilt with Texas A&M, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson was reportedly a game-time call, but this is a good sign for the receiver's availability. If pre-game warm-ups go without a hitch, it's likely the wideout will suit up. Johnson has 12 grabs for 117 yards this fall.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a game-time call Johnson (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson's game status will be coming down right to kickoff, as he'll presumably test how his ankle feels in warmups to see whether he can play or not. The sophomore wideout started off the year hot with nine catches for 93 yards through the first two games but has cooled off with just three catches for 24 yards since.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Johnson (ankle) is officially listed as questionable, per the SEC injury report.

Impact Johnson has yet to miss a game, but he's missed practice this week and is deemed questionable. The receiver has tallied 12 catches for 117 yards this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Tuesday Johnson (ankle) was not observed in practice during Tuesday's session, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Although Johnson is not expected to be out for an extended period of time, his absence from practice should raise some concern for his availability in Saturday's game against Texas A&M. More news will surface regarding his availability.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to be out long-term Johnson (ankle) is not expected to be out long-term, Joey Van Zummeren of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Johnson not being expected to be out long-term indicates he could be available for Missouri's next game, especially with the benefit of a bye week. Mizzou will begin its October schedule at Texas A&M on Oct. 5.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Johnson was observed heading to the locker room during Saturday's contest against Vanderbilt, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Johnson hobbled off the field after taking a hit during a kick return. The sophomore wide receiver had recorded two catches for for 19 yards prior to his exit.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Johnson caught all two targets for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 victory over Kentucky.

Impact Johnson found the end zone on a 39-yard strike from quarterback Luke Bauer in the second quarter. The freshman wide receiver has totaled nine receptions for 268 yards and three touchdowns across six games played. The next matchup for the Tigers will be Saturday against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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