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Recruiting Reset: Xavier Loyd brings depth to Mizzou’s wide receiver room

2 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

The Missouri Tigers got some needed depth at the wide receiver position with the recent addition of Illinois State transfer Xavier Loyd. Plenty of power conference programs were interested in Loyd when he entered the transfer portal, making this an intriguing get for Eli Drinkwitz and the staff as they notably beat out Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Louisville. Illinois St WR Xavier Loyd @XavierLoyd caught my eye this past season where he was part of one of the best WR Duo's in the FCS.
Commute: Sophie Cunningham Announced as First Member of 2025 Mizzou Athletics’ Hall of Fame Class

2 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

Today we’re talking about Sophie Cunningham! Sophie Cunningham, the leading scorer in Missouri women’s basketball history, is now a member of the 2025 Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame, the program announced on Monday. Cunningham was awarded the honor in her first year of eligibility as the announcement was presented by Laird Veatch and Kellie Harper. We surprised each of our new 2025 Hall of Famers and captured some special moments to share.
Missouri Football Recruiting: Illinois State WR Transfer Xavier Loyd Commits to Mizzou

5 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

Photo by Keith Gillett/IconSportswire Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers have landed their second transfer portal addition in the spring window from an FCS program. They have addressed the wide receiver position with a significant commitment. Portal Season! Another addition to the Brotherhood! #MIZ pic.twitter.com/Bsz9SapLhM— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) April 19, 2025Xavier Loyd, a wide receiver transfer from Illinois State has committed to Mizzou.
Mizzou Basketball Player Review: Marcus Allen & Friends

5 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sam Snelling

Missouri forward Marcus Allen (4) dunks in the first half of a game against Eastern Washington on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Mizzou Arena. (CAL TOBIAS/ROCK M NATION) It’s always disappointing when a promising freshman enters the transfer portal. Such is the way of College Basketball these days where player movement is hitting an all time high. Even with great culture and a coach players seem to revere, Missouri isn’t safe from defections. Yes, that’s plural.
Missouri Football Recruiting: 2026 Four-Star Quarterback Gavin Sidwar Commits to Mizzou Football

6 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

The Pennsylvania to Mizzou quarterback pipeline continues. #ZOUMIX26#MIZ pic.twitter.com/XENkY8D5TW— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) April 18, 2025Eli Drinkwitz and the staff have landed 2026 four-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar from Warrington, Pennsylvania.
Missouri Football Recruiting: Iowa Tight End Transfer Gavin Hoffman Commits to Mizzou Football

6 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

Gavin Hoffman on X As the spring transfer portal window has officially opened, the Missouri Tigers have added to their portal class, addressing the tight end position from a power conference team. Iowa tight end transfer Gavin Hoffman has committed to Mizzou, per his X account. Hoffman spent one season with the Hawkeyes but didn’t receive any playing time in his redshirt freshman year.
Commute: NIL budgets are soaring

6 days ago | rockmnation.com | Sam Snelling

Today we’re talking about Transfer Portal dollars, but before we do that I’m going to post this because it’s awesome:Call her the closer. Helen Hu clinched a 9.9875 on beam for the Tigers.#NCAAGYM x ESPN2 / @MizzouGym pic.twitter.com/6MjdcjTQwW— NCAA Gymnastics (@NCAA_Gymnastics) April 17, 2025Mizzou Gym advanced to the National Championship on the back of Helen Hu’s beam routine. Hu won a National Championship herself for it as well.
Missouri Baseball Series Preview: Mizzou Hosts New SEC Member Oklahoma in Columbia

1 week ago | rockmnation.com | Sammy Stava

Cal Tobias/Rock M Nation After getting swept by a previous 1-11 SEC Florida team in Gainesville, the Missouri Tigers (13-23, 0-15 SEC) are still looking for their first SEC win halfway through their conference season. Mizzou hosts Oklahoma (26-10, 7-8 SEC) at Taylor Stadium his Easter weekend looking for that first elusive league victory. Former Sooner and St. Louis native Brock Daniels faces his former team in this series.
Spring Portal Preview: Where should the Tigers turn?

1 week ago | rockmnation.com | Nathan Hurst

Tax Day has come and gone and that means only one thing for us college football sickos: Spring Portal Season is upon us. By the time you’re reading this, the spring portal will have officially opened. This means athletes will have the next 10 days (until April 25) to hop in if they wish to play elsewhere next fall.
Mizzou WBB scores huge commitment from Shannon Dowell

1 week ago | rockmnation.com | Quentin Corpuel

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images While the transfer portal has taken a lot more from Mizzou women’s basketball than it’s given, the Tigers received arguably their best portal gift on Tuesday. Illinois State’s Shannon Dowell, one of the top scorers in the Missouri Valley Conference, announced her commitment to Mizzou on Tuesday via her social media. She has two years of eligibility remaining.