Mizzou running backs Ahmad Hardy and Preston Hatfield and emerging at the perfect time to support Jamal Roberts against Texas.

Postgame reaction to Mizzou football's win over Arkansas

Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy made his return to the field for the first time in 2026, joining fellow running back Jamal Roberts in the backfield.

(AP) — Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returned to the field for the No. 23 Tigers on Saturday night at Arkansas, nearly six months after being wounded in the leg during a shooting at an outdoor concert.

How will Ahmad Hardy perform in his season debut?

The Missouri Tigers have put together a strong start to the 2026 college football season, particularly when you consider they’ve done it without star running back Ahmad Hardy. Their fortunes could change for the better on Saturday when they take on Arkansas, though, with the latest Hardy playing news being a positive toward his chances […] The post What Happened to Ahmad Hardy? Mizzou RB Gunshot Wound Leads To Comeback appeared first on HEAVY.

How will this Mizzou team look like after the bye week, and with the return of Ahmad Hardy?

The majority of Mizzou fans voted on the Texas game, but Ahmad Hardy makes his return on Saturday night at Arkansas

Examining what running back Ahmad Hardy's return to the lineup could mean for Missouri for the rest of the 2026 season.