Mizzou football quarterback Beau Pribula speaks with the media on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, after his debut at Missouri. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
Only so much can be learned from a game against a lower-division opponent, but numerous Mizzou football players provided reasons for optimism in Thursday's 61-6 season-opening win over Central Arkansas.
Mizzou wide receiver Marquis Johnson leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Central Arkansas defensive back L.J. Hewitt trails during the first half Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of a game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks with the media on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, ahead of Thursday's opener vs. Central Arkansas. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said the team would know more about injuries to quarterback Sam Horn and kicker Blake Craig on Friday.
Mizzou wide receiver Marquis Johnson leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Central Arkansas defensive back L.J. Hewitt trails during the first half Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of a game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
