Michael Stamps

2 days ago | si.com | Michael Stamps

Watch the video below as Missouri football reporter Michael Stamps breaks down why Missouri fans need to be patient with the coaching staff as they assemble their 2026 recruiting class. Welcome to Missouri Tigers On SI's "Extra Point," a video series featuring the site's Missouri beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers provide analysis on a topic concerning the Tigers or the landscape of college sports. The Missouri Tigers only have two current commitments in their 2026 class, as of now.

2 days ago | si.com | Michael Stamps

Another weekend of official visits is in the cards for the Missouri Tigers as they still await their third commitment, and more, in the 2026 class. Despite gaining ground for multiple prospects last weekend, Missouri is still looking for another commitment. This coming weekend features more four-star talent, among other potentially impactful three-stars. Landing any of the to-be-mentioned players would be big for the Tigers, not only for recruiting momentum, but because of their fits with the team.

3 days ago | si.com | Michael Stamps

For the most part, there isn't a star in the returning group of running backs in the Southeastern Conference. A crop of transfers seems to be leading the bunch of ball carriers that the Missouri Tigers will shift their focus to next season, especially for a defense that's always had a clear emphasis on stopping the run. There are plenty of young talents across the conference that are waiting for their time at the position and this could be a year where that happens.

3 days ago | si.com | Michael Stamps

OKC Thunder forward Jalen Williams stepped up in more ways than one in the Western Conference Finals, especially after some poor performances in the round prior. Now, the role he plays will be even more important against the Indiana Pacers. On both offense and defense, Williams will have tall tasks. The Indiana Pacers have plenty of weapons on both ends who will attempt to slow Williams down. Offensively, Williams will be called upon to be the second scorer for the Thunder.

3 days ago | si.com | Michael Stamps

The second of Missouri's incoming freshman linebackers is Ohio native Dante McClellan, a dynamic athlete with certain NFL potential. McClellan appears to be a player who could break into the rotation sooner than some expect. McClellan is joining a position group that is very clearly stacked and it will be interesting to see when he does manage to crack the rotation. The same goes for freshman Jason King, but Eli Drinkwitz has long gone into his linebacker depth.