Mizzou Soccer Falls to No. 5 Tennessee: The Buzz

Missouri soccer suffered its first Southeastern Conference loss Thursday night, losing 2-0 to No. 5 Tennessee. The Tigers now sit at 4-4-1 on the season, and 1-1 in conference play.

Tennessee managed 12 shots on goal compared to just five for Missouri. Tennessee's scores came at the 44th and 56th minutes.

The Tigers opened SEC play Friday with a 3-1 win over Texas.

Missouri will next play at noon Sunday against Kentucky at Lexington. The game will be broadcast on the SECNetwork+. The Wildcats currently stand at 7-3 on the season.

Here's the morning buzz for Friday, Sept. 19.

Friday's Mizzou Schedule

Volleyball: vs. Valparaiso at 11 a.m. in Macomb, Illinois - Live Stats

vs. Chicago State at 4 p.m. - Live Stats

SEC News

The Southeastern Conference announced it will reveal the three permanent opponents for all 16 teams on Tuesday. Those set of three opponents will be subject to change every four years.

READ: Sankey Gives Update on Decision-Making Process for Permanent SEC Opponents

The SEC will reveal Tuesday *all* opponents for every team in its new 9-game schedule for football in 2026, sources tell @CBSSports. The 3 "permanent" rivals will be referred to as "annual opponents," which will be reviewed every 4 years. pic.twitter.com/yOf21Sdx4T
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) September 18, 2025

Predictions for the Biggest SEC Games of Week 4

Did you notice?

Missouri football added two players to its visitors list for this weekend, including one defensive tackle in the class of 2026, plus someone currently playing at the JUCO level.

Just confirmed that 3-star DT target Jae'Lin Battle (@JaeLinbattle10) will take an official visit to #Mizzou this weekend.

Battle's ranked 612th in composite rankings and is currently committed to Baylor.
— Michael Stamps (@msstamps7) September 18, 2025

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CB Jayden Swanson will visit Missouri this weekend and Purdue next week, his agency @TBACFB tells @SWiltfong_ and I for @On3sports.https://t.co/PbcI6D182T https://t.co/r3alnoIjtt pic.twitter.com/DJHlyoHv4N
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) September 18, 2025

Former Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis will be at the Tigers' game against South Carolina on Saturday to bang the Big Mo drum pregame.

Week 4: Big MO 🤝 Harrison Mevis#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/9NpELbJPmH
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) September 18, 2025

Missouri gymnastics alumni Helen Hu returned to campus Thursday night to sign autographs for fans ahead of the Tigers' soccer match.

Guess Hu's back 🤩

National Champ Helen Hu visits @MizzouSoccer to sign some autographs!#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/fHP7uxcfZ5
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) September 18, 2025

Mizzou Quote of the Day:

"I see football as a test of manhood, and when I'm out on the field I'll do anything to win.”
Justin Smith

Countdown to Mizzou men's basketball's season opener:

45 days.

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