A four-time semifinalist and three-time state champion from Holt High in Wentzville, Smith is off to a 2-0 start while competing at 125 pounds for the Tigers, who are 3-0 and ranked eighth in the country.
Smith, redshirt sophomore, recorded a technical fall in Mizzou’s 30-8 victory at the recent Grapple at the Grove outdoor dual at Illinois and followed with a decision Friday when the Tigers opened their home schedule with a 21-8 win over 10th-ranked Virginia Tech.
“Colby’s doing well, but he’s still working his way back after the redshirt season,” said Mizzou coach Brian Smith, who’s no relation to Colby.