Hardy Out, Tigers Backfield in Crisis | Missouri Tigers Football News

Missouri’s running back situation is in chaos as Ahmad Hardy, sidelined since May with a gunshot wound to the leg, remains inactive and could be weeks away from returning. With star transfer Malae Fonoti out for the season after tearing his ACL, the Tigers’ backfield is dangerously thin heading into their big rivalry game against Kansas. Elijah Roberts and XaiShaun Edwards now carry the load — and must deliver if Missouri hopes to compete in a brutal SEC season. The coach insists nothing’s changed on Hardy’s timeline, leaving fans on edge as the run game becomes the biggest question mark ahead of kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8446b368e337b040