Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy reportedly set for 2026 season debut at Arkansas

On Oct. 29, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was expected to make his 2026 debut at Arkansas that weekend. Sources told ESPN he was not expected to start and was expected to get a handful of carries. Hardy had returned to practice after being out since May with injuries from being struck by a bullet; he led the SEC with 1,649 rushing yards in 2025.