Missouri star RB Ahmad Hardy to miss opener, hasn't been cleared to practice as he recovers after being shot

Ahmad Hardy will not play in Missouri's season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sept. 3 as the star running back continues his recovery from a gunshot wound suffered in May . Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Saturday night that Hardy has not progressed far enough to be ready for the opener. Hardy has been working through his rehabilitation during fall camp but has not yet returned to practice [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Missouri star RB Ahmad Hardy to miss opener, hasn't been cleared to practice as he recovers after being shot Aug 23, 2026

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