3 Mizzou Players Who Had Surprising Seasons: The Buzz

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Sept 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts rushes during a play in the second quarter at Faurot Field. | Cal Tobias

Watch the video above as Missouri football reporter Joey Van Zummeren gives his thoughts on the three Tigers who had the most surprising seasons.

Here's the buzz for Thursday, Dec. 11.

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

Wednesday's Mizzou Results

• Mizzou women's basketball lost to Illinois in the Braggin' Rights game. 70-62 was the final score, snapping the Tigers winning streak. Read more here.

Wednesday's Mizzou Schedule

• Women's basketball takes on Illinois at home at 6 p.m.
• The USA Diving Winter National Championships kick off on Wednesday and go through Dec. 16.

Did you notice?

• Running back Marquise Davis is set to enter the transfer portal when it opens. He showed true talent for a freshman running back in the few appearances he had during the 2025 season.

BREAKING: Missouri True Freshman RB Marquise Davis plans to enter the @TransferPortal, he tells @On3Sports

The 6’1 220 RB will have 4 years of eligibility left

Was ranked as the #5 RB in the Class of 2025 (per Rivals)https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/CmfP1prjr7

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 10, 2025

• Former Missouri basketball players Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill faced in an NBA G-League game. Check it out:

Chasing a dream

Catching up with Tamar Bates & Caleb Grill as they faced off in @nbagleague action last night#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/z8Jh4C2L3l

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) December 10, 2025

• Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is racking up the honors. He recently received AP's SEC Newcomer of the Year and All-SEC First Team honors, amongst others.

Ahmad Hardy named to the @On3sports All-America team #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/4FmI6XQjLi

— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 10, 2025

Quote of the Day

Right when we were leaving, someone said, ‘Beat KU all four years you’re here, and we’ll still love you no matter the outcome.'

Chase Daniel about a recruiting visit

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