Here's my game story from an incredible Braggin' Rights matchup where Mizzou fell just short in the end.

Another year, another Top 10 preseason ranking and I would argue the #2 recruiting class coming in next year. Oh, another thing, #Tigerstyle has also produced a back-to-back World Champion and undisputed best wrestler in America with Mr. J'den Cox.

2019-2020 is a year of transition. Eierman is taking an Olympic redshirt. Zach Elam will be joining him. That means Grant Leeth and his bionic neck move to 141lb with an unknown at 285.

This isn't the year we threaten the top dogs, BUT it is the year we set the foundation for a national title run in 2020-2021.

Big test today versus Virginia Tech at 11am central on ESPN+.

Some key matches: 125, 149, 157, 165, 184.

I wish I had more time to breakdown matches individual, but our friend Sean Mael at Missouriwrestling.com

Here is the link: https://www.missouriwrestling.com/mizzou-tiger-style-kicks-off-season-at-virginia-tech/

Let's go #Tigerstyle!

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The Tigers have their quarterback:

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Reis Russell is a trip.

He's a Colorado native, with a mullet, and takes an old-school approach with a "screw loose" when he's playing.

Here's the Missouri target on that and his interest in the program:

Rivals.com Transfer Portal Tracker: Dec. 9-28


Thread of transfer portal updates for Missouri:

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Talking over the phone with Braxton on Monday, he told MizzouToday he has three visits scheduled, looking to fit Missouri into his plans in the coming week:

Mississippi -- Wednesday
Texas A&M -- Thursday
Southern Methodist -- Monday

We're within an hour from tipoff, so let's get the game thread started.

First thing, Caleb Grill is dressed and stretching during warm ups. Haven't heard anything from the team, but that's a good sign. Definitely not a certain thing he'll play, but it's a first since the injury.

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How's everyone feeling about the chances at a second rivalry win this year?

247 Mendoza is on campus right now. MIZ

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Missouri has a new tight end target in the Class of 2026, as coach Derham Cato offered Luke Sorensen on Sunday.

Is anyone here hearing anything???

Here we go.. The Mahomes era begins.. Lets Go Chiefs

Georgia looks mortal in their first drive.

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Missouri offered Class of 2027 four-star quarterback Caden Jones in April, and although he hasn't visited the Tigers, he hopes to take a trip to Columbia this spring.

Yet Jones is in a different situation, as Power Four programs are recruiting him to play basketball as well:

I got to get to the press conference. Here are my initial thoughts at the end of the game.

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Jabari Brady announced a Top 10 of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami (FL), Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M on Nov. 26. But @John Garcia Jr. talked with Brady this weekend, and the Class of 2026 wideout is primarily considering Florida, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M.

The four-star hasn't visited Missouri, but wide receiver coach Jacob Peeler has done well recruiting high schoolers from Florida. John noted the national staff is still waiting for Brady to take a leap in his development that it expected by now, which made him believe Missouri would have a chance to land Brady's commitment as prominent programs moved on from him.

Brady isn't easily accessible for interviews, even when I previously covered LSU recruiting in 2023 and earlier this year.

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Sheek Pearson told MizzouToday that Missouri invited him to Sunday's game, which he's currently at.

The Class of 2026 forward recently visited the Tigers in Columbia for the Kansas game.

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The Tigers have the first replacement in the specialist room with Stanford punter Connor Weselman. He will have one year of eligibility.

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I’m extremely jealous! I want Cignetti…. and I’ve been a huge Drinkwitz fan since day one.

It’s time for a Transfer Portal thread.

Entered today, from Kansas City, played for Corey Batoon, a position of need.

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We've reached the final big non-conference game and I'm starting to get ready to head to Enterprise Center. So here's what I'll be keeping my eye on during today's game.

Scary situation at Mizzou Arena as Caleb Grill was taken off the floor on a stretcher after getting hit in the head/neck going for a rebound.

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Class of 2026 athlete Nick McClellan is familiar with Missouri, given his brother, Jeremiah, was a massive target for the Tigers in the Class of 2024.

Nick recognized he's not as big of a recruit as his brother, but he's garnered interest from area schools, including the biggest one in his home state:

I am aware the portal closes on the 22nd.How long do they have to commit?

Last two games hardly any minutes. Was a starter early in season. Is he in gates dog house? Anyone know what’s going on?

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