Joey Van Zummeren

Joined: Feb 26, 2026

Joey Van Zummeren has covered Missouri football and men's basketball for Missouri Tigers On SI since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Darris Smith lines up for a snap in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field.

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels cornerback Chris Graves Jr. (32) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium.

Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, MO; USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Donovan Olugbode celebrates a catch against the Alabama Crimson Tide

Sep 6. 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Dominick Giudice (56) celebrates a touchdown in the second half of the Border War against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Mizzou football recruiting

Football

The Tigers have lost the commitment of the linebacker.

Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Curtis Peagler smiles while speaking to local media after practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri, USA.

Football

Missouri On SI ranked the 30 most important players for Mizzou's success in 2026. Peagler is one of three returning starting offensive linemen for the Tigers.

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. (0) wraps up Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) during the third quarter at Kyle Field.

Football

Missouri On SI ranked the 30 most important players for Mizzou's success in 2026. Woodyard was one of the Tigers' best and most important portal additions.

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Caleb Goodie (10) runs with the ball during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Football

Missouri On SI ranked the 30 most important players for the Tigers' 2026 season. Goodie could be the deep threat that Missouri lacked in 2025.

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive linemen Zack Owens (52) waits for the snap during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

Football

Missouri On SI ranked the 30 most important players for Mizzou's success in 2026. Owens is a versatile lineman with SEC experience.

Nov 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) drives the baseline against Pittsburgh Panthers forward Blake Hinson (2) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center.

Basketball

Missouri has its opponent for the annual power-conference duel, per a report from Jon Rothstein.

Oct 14, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet (87) is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Daveren Rayner (17) during the third quarter at Kroger Field.

Football

Missouri On SI analyzes each of Missouri football's 2026 opponents, with a matchup against the SEC's youngest head coach next.

Missouri Tigers kicker Blake Craig (19) lines up for a kick at the team's annual fan night practice at Faurot Field on Aug. 17, 2024/

Football

Missouri will be in its first year under special teams coordinator John Papuchis, who is taking over a unit that struggled in several areas last season.

Missouri Tigers football recruiting tracker.

A look into who's committed to the Tigers in the class of 2027.

Michigan defensive back Elijah Dotson (22) intercepts a pass intended for Central Michigan wide receiver Langston Lewis (20) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Missouri On SI ranked the 30 most important players for Mizzou's success in 2026. Dotson has a good chance to be one of Missouri's youngest starters.

Missouri football commitment Dami Sowunmi with Missouri defensive tackles coach David Blackwell when Sowunmi visited the Tigers in March.

The Indiana product is Missouri's 10th commitment in the 2027 class.

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; The Missouri Tigers mascot Truman celebrates with fans against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Missouri football now has the times and television networks set for all three of its non-conference games.