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Killian Wright
Nov 30, 2025
Updated at Jan 11, 2026, 18:22
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Tigers navigate the wild transfer portal, securing Drinkwitz and reshaping their roster after an 8-4 season. Stay updated on every departure and arrival.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Let the chaos begin. 

Missouri Football's 2025 regular season is over, ending with an expected but emphatic win over Arkansas. The Tigers end the season 8-4, their third consecutive season with a winning record and fifth consecutive season with a bowl game. 

Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz signed an extension to stay with the program through the 2031 season, earning himself a raise and Missouri a safety net of a proven Southeastern Conference caliber leader. 

If Drinkwitz left the program, he likely would've brought dozens of current Tigers with him to his new team in the ever-so-active transfer portal. Luckily for Missouri, that's not the case, and it will benefit from Drinkwitz' pull for retention. Even so, the portal cycle is the most chaotic time of the season, and Missouri will need to be ready to reshape its roster on a whim. 

"In one sense it's going to be really good because you only have to deal with the madness and the negotiations and all that one time," Drinkwitz said Nov. 25.  "In another sense, it's terrible... there is not a better sport in the country than college football, and for whatever reason, we just keep shooting ourselves in the foot. How we manage it, it's mind-blowing to me."

Whether he likes it or not, Drinkwitz and his Tigers will be forced to play their part in it. 

This year's transfer portal cycle officially opens on Jan. 2, but the majority of players planning to enter the portal will likely start to declare intentions as soon as Nov. 30 – some have already done so, stepping away from their teams mid-season. 

Missouri has plenty of experience in the transfer portal, especially in the last season's cycle. The Tigers brought in stars like Ahmad Hardy, Josiah Trotter and Damon Wilson II, and lost promising prospects like Williams Nwaneri, Kewan Lacy and Jakai Lang. 

That's the case for Missouri safety Caleb Flagg, who announced his intent to enter the portal Sept. 30. He's the first of many Tigers to do so. 

Follow along here for every transfer portal departure Missouri loses, and addition it brings in.

Departures (transferring)

Bold indicates starter

Beau Pribula, quarterback, 676 snaps played in 2025
Marvin Burks Jr., safety, 602 snaps played --> Wisconsin

Josh Manning, wide receiver, 599 snaps played --> Kansas State
Damon Wilson II, edge, 544 snaps played

Marquis Johnson, wide receiver, 527 snaps played --> Mississippi State
Jayven Richardson, offensive tackle, 197 snaps played --> Colorado
Daniel Blood, wide receiver, 154 snaps played --> Washington State
Nate Johnson, defensive end, 93 snaps played --> Auburn
Tavorus Jones, running back, 65 snaps played
Robert Meyer, kicker, 52 snaps played
Johnny Williams IV, offensive tackle, 57 snaps played
Jaylen Early, offensive lineman, 52 snaps played
Marquise Davis, running back, 43 snaps played --> Louisville
Javion Hilson, defensive end, 36 snaps played --> Virginia Tech
Caleb Flagg, safety, 33 snaps played
Shamar McNeil, cornerback, 30 snaps played
Henry Fenuku, offensive linemen, 20 snaps played
James Madison II, wide receiver, 19 snaps played
Justin Bodford, defensive tackle, 5 snaps played
Brendon Haygood, running back, 4 snaps played
Dakotah Terrell, tight end, 0 snaps played
Mark Manfred III, cornerback, 0 snaps played
Brandon Solis, offensive tackle, 0 snaps played
Ryder Goodwin, kicker, 0 snaps played

Departures (staff)

Kirby Moore, offensive coordinator —> head coach, Washington State
Brad Larrondo, NIL director, assistant director of athletics —> front office, Washington State
Derham Cato, tight ends — tight ends, Washington State
Jack Abercrombie, assistant offensive line —> offensive line, Washington State
Malcolm Hardmon, assistant director of athletic performance —> Washington State
JR Blood, NIL marketing and athlete relations coordinator (w/ Every True Tiger) —> Washington State
Sean Gleeson, quarterback coach --> Kansas State

Departures (expired eligibility)

Bold indicates starter

Tommy Lock, quarterback, 11 snaps played in 2025
Kevin Coleman Jr., wide receiver, 532 snaps played
Xavier Loyd, wide receiver, 132 snaps played
Logan Muckey, wide receiver, 62 snaps played
Vince Brown II, tight end, 56 snaps played
Connor Tollison, center, 831 snaps played
Keagen Trost, right tackle, 834 snaps played
Khalil Jacobs, linebacker, 325 snaps played
Triston Newson, linebacker, 228 snaps played
Zion Young, defensive end, 511 snaps played
Chris McClellan, defensive tackle, 507 snaps played
Sterling Webb, defensive tackle, 365 snaps played

Bralen Henderson, defensive tackle, 72 snaps played
Dre Norwood, cornerback, 457 snaps played
Toriano Pride Jr., cornerback, 511 snaps played
Stephen Hall, cornerback, 452 snaps played
Daylan Carnell, safety, 519 snaps played
Jalen Catalon, safety, 342 snaps played
Connor Weselman, punter, starter

Confirmed for Roster in 2026

Austin Simmons, QB, sophomore (Ole Miss transfer)
Matt Zollers, QB, freshman
Gavin Sidwar, QB, incoming freshman

Jamal Roberts, RB, redshirt sophomore
Ahmad Hardy, RB, sophomore
Xai'Shaun Edwards, RB, redshirt freshman (Houston Christian transfer)
Maxwell Warner, RB, incoming freshman

Horatio Fields, WR, senior (Auburn transfer)
Caleb Goodie, WR, senior (Cincinatti transfer)
Donovan Olugbode, WR, freshman
Naeshaun Montgomery, WR, freshman (Florida transfer)
Shaun Terry II, WR, freshman
DaMarion Fowlkes, WR, freshman
Jabari Brady, WR, incoming freshman
Devyon Hill-Lomax, WR, incoming freshman

Brett Norfleet, TE, junior
Jordon Harris, TE, junior
Jude James, TE, redshirt freshman
Gavin Hoffman, TE, redshirt freshman
Isaac Jensen, TE, incoming freshman

Josh Atkins, OT, senior (Arizona State transfer)
Cayden Green, OT, junior
Luke Work, OT, sophomore (Mississippi State transfer)
Whit Hafer, OT, redshirt freshman
Jack Lange, OT, freshman
Will Kemna, OT, freshman (Kansas State transfer)
Ryan Jostes, OT, freshman
Johnnie Jones, OT, incoming freshman

Dominick Guidice, IOL, senior
Curtis Peagler, IOL, redshirt junior
Tristan Wilson, IOL, redshirt junior
Logan Reichert, IOL, redshirt sophomore
Khalief Canty Jr., IOL, incoming freshman
Brandon Anderon, IOL, incoming freshman
Braylon Ellison, IOL, incoming freshman

Jaden Jones, DE, senior (Florida State transfer)

Darris Smith, DE, junior
Langden Kitchen, DE, junior
Demarcus Johnson, DE, sophomore (Hutchinson CC transfer)
Daedan Hopkins, DE, freshman

Marquis Gracial, DT, redshirt junior
Jalen Marshall, DT, redshirt junior
Sam Williams, DT, redshirt sophomore
Elias Williams, DT, redshirt freshman
Jason Dowell, DT, freshman
Tahj Overton, DT, incoming freshman
Jocques Felix, DT, incoming freshman

Nicholas Rodriguez, LB, sophomore
Robert Woodyard Jr., LB, senior (Auburn transfer)
Jeremiah Beasley, LB, sophomore
Brian Huff, LB, redshirt freshman
Dante McClellan, LB, freshman
Jason King, LB, freshman
JJ Bush, LB, incoming freshman
Keenan Harris, LB, incoming freshman

Jahlil Florence, CB, senior (Oregon transfer)
Nick Deloach Jr. , CB, redshirt sophomore
Cam Keys, CB, redshirt freshman
Jaxson Gates, CB, incoming freshman
Ahmod Billins, CB, incoming freshman

Mose Phillips III, S, redshirt junior
Santana Banner, S, redshirt sophomore
Trajen Greco, S, sophomore
Kensley Louidor-Faustin, S, (Auburn transfer)
Jackson Hancock, S, redshirt freshman
CJ Bass III, S, freshman
JaDon Blair, S, freshman (Notre Dame transfer)
Jayden McGregory, S, incoming freshman
Carter Stewart, S, incoming freshman
Brody Jones, S, incoming freshman

Blake Craig, K, redshirt sophomore
Brett Le Blanc, LS, junior

Additions (transfer portal)

Austin Simmons, QB (formerly Ole Miss), sophomore, 4-star transfer, 3-star prospect (per 247)
Caleb Goodie, WR (formerly Cincinatti), junior, 3-star transfer, 3-star prospect
Robert Woodyard, LB (formerly Auburn), redshirt senior, 3-star transfer, 4-star prospect
Jahlil Florence, CB (formerly Oregon), redshirt junior, 3-star transfer, 4-star prospect
JaDon Blair, S (formerly Notre Dame), freshman, 3-star transfer, 4-star prospect
Kensley Louidor-Faustin, DB (formerly Auburn), sophomore, 3-star prospect
Xai'Shaun Edwards, RB (formerly Houston Christian, RS freshman, 3-star prospect, 3-star transfer
Luke Work, OT (formerly Mississippi State) sophomore, 3-star prospect
Horatio Fields, WR (formerly Auburn), senior, 3-star prospect, 4-star transfer
Josh Atkins, OT (formerly Arizona State), senior, 3-star prospect, 3-star transfer
Will Kemna, OT (formerly Kansas State), freshman, 3-star prospect, 3-star transfer
Naeshaun Montgomery (formerly Florida), freshman, 3-star prospect, 3-star transfer
Jaden Jones (formerly Florida state), senior, 3-star prospect, 3-star transfer

Visits scheduled



Daleseasn Staley, defensive back, San Diego State 
Mason Purham, edge, Emory and Henry
Xavier Townsend, wide receiver, Iowa State
Elijah Dotson, defensive back, Michigan
Dylan Sikorski, offensive line, Oregon State
Larenzo Fenner, wide receive, South Dakota
Omarian Davis, safety, Boston College 
Donta Simpson, defensive line, Miami
Jordan McAllister, edge, New Hampshire 
Jaden Jones, defensive line, Florida State 
Wendell Gregory, edge, Oklahoma State 
Samuel Okunlola, edge, Colorado 
James Smith, defensive line, Alabama 
Qua Russaw, edge, Alabama
Carson Williams, cornerback, Montana State
Seth Davis, running back, Mississippi State

Additions (Staff)

John Papuchis, role unknown, formerly special teams / linebacker coach at Florida State
Garrett Riley, role unknown (presumed QB coach) , formerly offensive coordinator at Clemson
Levorn Harbin, role unknown, formerly outside linebackers coach at Tennessee
Brendan Bognar, assistant QB coach, formerly offensive analyst / assistant QB coach at FSU
Roman Goode, director of scouting, formerly director of scouting at Georgia Tech
Coleman Minnis, personel staff, formerly Tennessee scouting assistant

Additions (Incoming freshmen)

Gavin Sidwar, QB, 3-star
Maxwell Warner, RB, 3-star
Jabari Brady, WR, 3-star
Devyon Hill-Lomax, WR, 3-star
Isaac Jensen, TE, 3-star
Johnnie Jones, OT, 4-star 
Brysen Wessell, OT, 3-Star
Braylon Ellison, IOL, 3-star
Brandon Anderson, IOL, 3-star
Khalief Canty Jr., IOL, 3-star
Tajh Overton, DL, 4-star
Jocques Felix, DL, 3-star
Demarcus Johnson, DE, 3-star
JJ Bush, LB, 4-star
Keenan Harris, LB, 3-star
Ahmod Billins, CB, 3-star
Jaxson Gates, CB, 3-star
Jayden McGregory, S, 4-star
Brody Jones, S, 3-star
Carter Stewart, S, 3-star

Four-star edge Micah Nickerson three-star safety Tony Forney Jr. each flipped away from Missouri on National Signing Day, Nickerson signing with Mississippi State and Forney signing with Arkansas. Four-star running back Terry Hodges also flipped away from Missouri to Arkansas Dec. 1. 

Projected 2026 Starting Lineup

Bold indicates 250 or more snaps (offense and defense only) for Missouri in 2025 

QB: Austin Simmons (Ole Miss transfer)
RB: Ahmad Hardy
WR: Donovan Olugbode
WR: Caleb Goodie (Cincinatti transfer)
WR: Horatio Fields (Auburn transfer)
TE: Brett Norfleet
LT: Cayden Green
LG: Tristan Wilson / Logan Reichert 
C: Dominick Guidice
RG: Curtis Peagler
RT: Josh Atkins (Arizona State transfer) / Luke Work (Mississippi State transfer)

EDGE: Darris Smith
DT: Marquis Gracial

DT: Jalen Marshall
EDGE: Demarcus Johnson (Hutchinson CC transfer)
LB: Robert Woodyard (Auburn transfer)
LB: Nicholas Rodriguez
CB: Jahlil Florence (Oregon transfer)
CB: Cam Keys / Nick DeLoach Jr.
NB: Mose Phillips III / CJ Bass III / Kensley Louidor-Faustin (Auburn transfer)
FS: Santana Banner
SS: Trajen Greco 

Additions (2027 Commits)

Braylen Warren, QB, 3-star

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