#Mizzou ’s new AD hire is official. Story from Michael Howie on the news.

MU has officially named Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch as its next AD in a news release. Story coming Missourian Sports

After both of today’s commitments, the #Mizzou 2025 recruiting class ranks No. 42 in the nation, with an average 3.75⭐️ ranking, according to Rivals.

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2025 3⭐️ Joshua Lewis has committed to Mizzou, per his Instagram live. The 6-4 245 DE from Louisiana had offers from Houston, Tulane, Cal, and Georgia Tech. Second commit of the day for Drinkwitz and Co. Missourian Sports

Further update from Pete Thamel. A five-year deal is set to be finalized.

Four-star linebacker Dante McClellan has committed to #Mizzou per his Instagram.

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2025 #Mizzou commitment incoming...

#Mizzou has its next AD in Laird Veatch, an experienced college veteran with a lengthy CV and success in the fundraising and NIL space, a priority for the university.

Missourian Sports story from myself and Brandon Haynes.

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AD Review: Laird Veatch hired in '19 for #GoTigersGo Memphis Tigers. Did not hire Penny. Hired Ryan Silverfield. His hires have gone 45-58 in the AAC. WBB seems to be heading in the right direction. Football has been okay.

#Mizzou appears to have found its next athletic director. More coming soon with Missourian Sports

Playoff basketball >>>

University leadership made its expectations for the next AD clearer and said the search is moving along. To no surprise, the curators and president want a leader who can secure donations above all else — something DRF excelled at.

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Dreams will become reality for many during next week’s NFL Draft, including #Mizzou DL Darius Robinson, who has skyrocketed the draft boards in the last few months and could hear his name in Round One.

I talked with Darius Robinson 6️⃣ on his journey to the Pros ⤵️ KOMU 8 Sports

Story on the unanimously approved $250 million renovation plan for Memorial Stadium's north end zone. Updates to follow throughout the afternoon. Missourian Sports
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Renderings of the $250 million improvements coming to the north end zone at #Mizzou 's Memorial Stadium. Missourian Sports

📸 Renovation renderings for Memorial Stadium are unveiled on Thursday in Rolla, Mo. The space is expected to be finished in 2026. For Columbia Missourian / Missourian Sports

#Mizzou DL Austin Firestone announces he is retiring from football.

The North End Zone project capacity bump would jump Mizzou from 36th in the NCAA in capacity to 31st, and from 11th in the SEC to 10th.

This story has been updated with quotes from Mun Choi and interim AD Marcy Girton and some more details on the renovation. Stay tuned for more notes on today's meeting from Michael Howie