{
  "id": 16527704,
  "title": "Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz Shares Big Update on RB Ahmad Hardy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/missouri-hc-eli-drinkwitz-shares-big-update-on-rb-ahmad-hardy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/missouri-hc-eli-drinkwitz-shares-big-update-on-rb-ahmad-hardy-12616893"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Missouri's head coach Eli Drinkwitz shared an update on running back Ahmad Hardy, who has been absent from the team this season. After consulting with the medical staff, Hardy will resume practice this week, according to Drinkwitz. The medical team will decide when Hardy will return to games. Earlier in the offseason, Hardy underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg. Hardy had a stellar 2025 season for the Tigers, accumulating 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns on 256 carries. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported in August that Hardy aimed to return in mid-September. Drinkwitz commented at the time, \"Ahmad is working his rear-end off,\" but there is no specific timetable for his return, as it depends on his body's response. Despite Hardy's absence, Missouri remains strong, securing a 5-2 record and a 2-2 mark in SEC play. Jamal Roberts has stepped up as a strong backup, topping the SEC in rushing yards with 867 and tied for third in touchdowns with eight.",
  "summary": "Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said Ahmad Hardy will return to practice this week after not playing the entire season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz updates on Ahmad Hardy's return.",
    "Hardy resumes practice this week after gunshot wound surgery.",
    "Missouri remains strong with 5-2 record and 2-2 SEC play."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}