Ahmad Hardy, and timely defensive stops lead Mizzou to victory in its final home game of the season

Fansided | November 16, 2025

Ahmad Hardy ran for 34 yards on Mizzou's second play from scrimmage. That wasn't the end of Hardy's 225-yard day on the ground, not by a long shot.

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Saturday night at Faurot Field may have held ceremonies for the 20 Mizzou seniors; however, it was the duo of Freshmen and Corey Batoon's defense that provided the spark that lit the flame for the Tigers' seventh victory of the season.