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Tigers honor 1960 champs, host Troy Saturday
20 Sep
Summary
- Missouri hosts Troy for Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary.
- Tigers to wear throwback jerseys, honor 1960 championship team.
- Quarterback Austin Simmons leads undefeated Missouri offense.
The No. 20 Missouri Tigers, currently 2-0, are preparing to face the Troy Trojans on Saturday. This nonconference game marks the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, with the Tigers set to wear special throwback jerseys. A significant part of the celebration will be honoring the 1960 Missouri team, which was recently awarded the national championship for that season. This team finished 11-0, including an Orange Bowl victory. The current Missouri squad is led by quarterback Austin Simmons, who has had a strong start, accumulating 544 yards and seven touchdowns through two games. However, star running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined due to a gunshot wound. The receiving duo of Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee are top performers in the SEC. The Tigers' defense, particularly the secondary and special teams, has shown inconsistencies that coach Eli Drinkwitz aims to address before the team enters rigorous Southeastern Conference play. This game is Missouri's final preparation before facing Mississippi State, Florida, and Texas A&M.
