Early Evaluation of Mizzou's Transfer Portal Class: The Buzz

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Sept 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz in the second quarter at Faurot Field. | Cal Tobias/MissouriOnSI

When the transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2, Missouri had a long list of needs to address on its roster. In the first 10 days since, the Tigers have chipped away at a good amount of those needs.

Missouri has made 13 additions overall. That has included finding its next quarterback, plus finding proven starters along the offensive line, defensive secondary and wide receivers. Plus, the Tigers have added depth and future potential at running back and other positions.

Watch the video above as Missouri football reporter Joey Van Zummeren gives his thoughts on the Tigers' early additions.

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Here's the morning buzz for Tuesday, Jan. 13.

1. Monday's Mizzou Results
2. Tuesday's Mizzou Schedule
3. Did you notice?
4. Mizzou Quote of the Day
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6. Read more Missouri Tigers news:

Monday's Mizzou Results

• Missouri women’s basketball hosted Alabama at home on Monday night as part of the Southeastern Conference’s annual “We Back Pat” initiative. The event raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease research and support while honoring the legacy of Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt. Missouri (12-7, 0-4 in SEC) lost to Alabama 74-63.  Stats, Read

Tuesday's Mizzou Schedule

• No games scheduled

Did you notice?

• Missouri gymnastics is ranked as the No. 7 team in the nation in the latest Road to Nationals rankings

No. 7️⃣ in the nation 💪

Mizzou gymnastics checks in at No. 7 in the latest Road to Nationals rankings‼️#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/kywMYsmEct

— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) January 12, 2026

• Three Missouri softball players have been named to the Softball America Freshman Watch List. Addy Watts, Abby Carr and Sidney Forrester were each recognized on the list.

Lookout for this trio 👀

Addy Waits, Abby Carr and Sidney Forrester have been named to @SoftbalAmerica’s Freshman Watch List!

📰 https://t.co/sFxvGxGLpK#MIZ🐯🥎 pic.twitter.com/PUvnwK1sGo

— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) January 12, 2026

• Missouri softball senior outfielder Emma Jackson was listed as Softball America's No. 83 player in the nation entering the 2026 campaign. Jackson was named to the American Conference Second Team each of the last two seasons while playing for East Carolina.

Emma Jackson is top 💯 in the country!

Emma earned the no. 83 ranking on @SoftbalAmerica Preseason Top 100 player list!

📰 https://t.co/OHsiLZy4Cq#MIZ🐯🥎 pic.twitter.com/fBSVnYC6X4

— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) January 12, 2026

Mizzou Quote of the Day

"After a while, you just stopped challenging him. There was no point to it. He was the best cornerback I played against. The term ‘Shutdown Corner’ originated with Roger Wehrli.  There wasn’t a better cornerback I played against. He was a great, great defensive back. You had to be aware of him all the time.”

Roger Staubach

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