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Mizzou O-Line Rebuild: New Faces, Old Strengths
17 Aug
Summary
- Mizzou's offensive line returns one All-SEC caliber player for 2026.
- Three starting positions will feature new faces on the offensive line.
- Departures include a third-round NFL Draft pick and a four-year starter.
The Mizzou Tigers' offensive line, a historically stable unit, is set for a transformation in 2026 with new faces at three of the five starting positions. Despite the changes, the unit returns one player with All-SEC caliber status.
Cayden Green, a standout left tackle, earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025 and enters 2026 as a preseason All-SEC selection, anchoring the line. Dominick Guidice transitions to center, replacing the graduated four-year starter Connor Tollison. Curtis Peagler returns at right guard, having increased his snap count significantly in 2025.
Key departures include Keagan Trost, a third-round NFL Draft pick, and Tollison. Tristan Wilson is expected to step into a starting role at left guard, having played every offensive line position during his time with the Tigers. The team also welcomes several newcomers, including Luke Work, who is projected as the starting right tackle.
While questions remain at right tackle and left guard, the success of the unit hinges on how quickly new starters like Work and Wilson adapt. If these positions solidify, Mizzou's offensive line could once again be a driving force for the team's success in 2026.
