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The status of Ahmad Hardy is still up in the air. In case if you missed over the weekend, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Hardy won’t be available for Missouri’s season opener against Arkansas Pine-Bluff — and are now targeting a mid-September return.

What does that mean for Mizzou’s running back position? Jamal Roberts will be expected to start the season opener, but the coaching staff is keeping their options open. Per a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, Mizzou has emerged as one of the frontrunners for former Seahawks running back TJ Harden (yes, you read that right).

Kentucky is the other SEC team contending for Harden’s services, and with the season so close — we should expect a decision soon.

Last season, Harden had a productive year at SMU — contributing for 171 carries for 787 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. What does the reported interest in Harden mean for Ahmad Hardy? Vote on our latest reacts question on the feed.

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• From Josh Matejka: Kevin Coleman Jr. pops in first game with Dolphins

Coleman hauled in two catches on 5 targets for 32 yards receiving, including a 30-yard lob in double coverage. Given his status as a fifth round pick, you’d think some consistent play would be enough for the Dolphins to call him up to the big show rather than the practice squad. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that KC stays healthy for the time being.

Kevin Coleman is seeing some preseason playing time with the Dolphins, and he’s putting up some solid numbers.

• First Serve from Aaron Segal: Four Days Out, Mizzou Volleyball Is Still Finding Its Shape

After a preseason that included multiple exhibitions and a five-set battle with Tulsa, head coach Dawn Sullivan is still using every practice, every set and every rotation to figure out what this new-look Missouri team can become.

It may take some time to gel for this new-look Mizzou Volleyball team under Dawn Sullivan, but that’s not a bad thing as Aaron notes.

• 2026 Mizzou Football Preview from Jaden Lewis: Meet Your Linebackers

With Mizzou replacing a lot on defense, he is one of the key contributors returning on the front seven alongside Darris Smith, Marquis Gracial, and Sterling Webb, making him one of the leaders on this unit as he enters his true junior year.

Mizzou’s linebacker unit should be fun to watch this season and will be led by Nicholas Rodriguez.

• Tiger Top Spin from Aaron Segal: The Goodman Era Is Ready to Begin

Goodman arrived in Columbia with more than a decade of Division I coaching experience and a reputation as a recruiter and program builder. He inherits a program entering one of its most substantial transitions in recent memory, but that challenge is also where the excitement begins.

Excitement is building around the Mizzou Tennis program as the Robin Goodman era is set to begin.

• Reacts from Josh Matejka: Are you worried about Ahmad Hardy?

So how are Mizzou fans feeling about potentially missing Hardy for an extended period of time? That’s what we’re asking y’all for this week’s SB Nation Reacts post. Let us know if you’re super nervous or calm, cool, and collected.

Go vote on our latest reacts poll on Ahmad Hardy.

• Over at Rock M+: The latest on all things football, basketball, and Olympic Sports!

Plus, Swing Skill from Matthew Harris: Will Cord Stansberry’s screen navigation hold up at Missouri?

And some exciting Mizzou Baseball news to share:

Rock M Radio’s Before the Box Score: Nate and BK Preview the Mizzou Football season

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