5 Most Exciting Mizzou Football Storylines Heading Into the 2026 Season | All Things Mizzou 7/15

Killian Wright and Zach Knox-Doyle break down a massive week of news spanning Mizzou hoops, football, and alumni blowing up across the internet. First up, things get wild as they react to Chuck Klosterman’s viral prediction that former Tiger and current Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham will be a US Vice President candidate by 2050. Plus, they talk about Tamar Bates putting the NBA on notice with his viral Summer League poster dunk, and what his two-way contract means for his future with the Utah Jazz. On the hoops front, Dennis Gates is building an absolute gauntlet! They break down the massive news of Mizzou Basketball scheduling Indiana at Assembly Hall and how this upgraded non-conference schedule positions the Tigers for a huge bounce-back year. Finally, they shift gears to Mizzou Football as SEC Media Days approach. They reveal the legendary new Mizzou Hall of Fame class (featuring Drew Lock and Nick Bolton) and look ahead to the storylines they are most excited about for the 2026 season—including the highly anticipated return of Ahmad Hardy, a powerhouse linebacker room, and the chance to completely stomp rival Kansas in the final Border War matchup for years. —Looking for tickets for your next event? Tickets for Less is your #1 source! Save big on every purchase when you use promo code KCSN. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN—Check out our written coverage of Mizzou athletics On SI! https://www.si.com/college/missouri—The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSNMizzouWebsite - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.