Killian Wright

Joined: Apr 5, 2025

Originally from Kansas City, Killian Wright covers Mizzou athletics for Missouri Tigers On SI. He's previously served as sports editor for The Maneater, Mizzou's student newspaper, and works as a reporter for the Columbia Missourian. He is set to graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2028. 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.

Oct 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) follows offensive lineman Curtis Peagler (77) through the line as Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Steven Soles Jr. (35) closes in during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) rushes during the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) speaks to media after the win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs the ball during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz provided injury updates on Ahmad Hardy, Johnnie Jones, Darris Smith and more Tuesday.

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers edge Langden Kitchen (11) attempts to tackle Mississippi Rebels running back Joshua Dye (28) during the fourth quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Snap counts and observations from each Mizzou football position group coming out of Missouri's bye week.

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy is returning to the practice field this week, per Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz.

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on field against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Mizzou football drops in both major polls despite bye week

Missouri Tigers guard Jason Crowe Jr. (5) passes the ball against Kansas State Wildcats during the exhibition game inside Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 23, 2026.

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Friday marked the second consecutive season in which Mizzou basketball opened its season by beating Kansas State in an exhibition game. This time, the Tigers be

Missouri safety Elijah Dotson (22) sits in the locker room before Missouri's game against Kansas on Sept. 11 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Dotson writes "#LLT" and "For TJ" on his eye black every game.

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Missouri Tigers safety Elijah Dotson uses game days as a way to honor Titus Cromer Jr., his late best friend who he calls his brother. He's learned to live with his grief.

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive line Cayden Green (70) and offensive line Tristan Wilson (73) block against Mississippi Rebels defensive end Kam Franklin (5) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Mizzou football has been battling through injuries and wear and tear throughout the season. Its bye week presents a perfect time for the Tigers to get right.

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Mizzou basketball enters the 2026-27 season driven by youth, unlike the roster construction its held in previous seasons under coach Dennis Gates. Here's what each young player will focus on and how Gates is helping.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) reacts after a play during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Mizzou basketball was the first team out of the preseason AP Top 25 Poll despite having a roster with high expectations and potential.

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Mizzou football dropped out of the top 20 in both the Week 7 AP Poll and Coaches Poll after falling 31-3 to Ole Miss in Oxford on Saturday.

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5)is tackled by Missouri Tigers safety Santana Banner (15) and safety Trajen Greco (4) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Mizzou struggled to defend the run, rush the quarterback, convert red zone opportunities and run the ball in its loss to Ole Miss, but Donovan Olugbode and Jude James shined.

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz loosk back during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Missouri kicker Blake Craig missed a 27-yard field goal in the second quarter on a possession in which the Tigers could've gone for a touchdown. Missouri did not score after the miss and lost 31-3.

Killian Wright

Joined: Apr 5, 2025

Battle Line Secured: Mizzou football forces four turnovers to take down Arkansas

Live Blog of Mizzou Football vs. Arkansas

Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy to play against Arkansas, per report

Discussing Ahmad Hardy's potential return on the 'All Things Mizzou' Podcast

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Eli Drinkwitz provides injury updates on Ahmad Hardy, more

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Mizzou football's season-long snap counts

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Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy to return to practice, per Eli Drinkwitz

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Mizzou football drops in both major polls despite bye week

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What you need to know from Mizzou basketball's exhibition win over Kansas State

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'Doing this for Titus': How Mizzou’s Elijah Dotson keeps late best friend's memory alive

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Bye week comes at opportunistic time for battered Mizzou football

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‘A coffin or a classroom': Mizzou basketball's youth will define its season

Mizzou basketball unranked in preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Mizzou football drops significantly in AP Poll, Coaches Poll

Wrights and Wrongs: Takeaways from Mizzou's 31-3 loss to Ole Miss

Missed kick was 'A deflating moment' in Mizzou's loss to Ole Miss