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Missouri Tailback Ahmad Hardy Returns for Arkansas Clash
The All-American back is expected to see limited action in his first game since a May injury.
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Limited Role in Debut
Missouri tailback Ahmad Hardy will make his season debut this weekend against Arkansas but will not start. He is expected to receive a handful of carries after returning to practice this week. Hardy has been unavailable since May and was absent from the availability report on Wednesday for the first time this season.
Strong Prior Production
Last season Hardy led the SEC in rushing with 1,649 yards while averaging 6.4 yards per carry and scoring 16 touchdowns. He earned consensus All-American honors along with first-team All-SEC recognition and was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award. Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz has noted the lack of a clear path for recovery from the type of injury Hardy sustained.
Team Context and Schedule Ahead
In Hardy's absence Jamal Roberts has carried a heavy load and leads the SEC with 124 yards per game. After the Arkansas matchup Missouri faces three ranked opponents in No. 11 Texas, at No. 3 Georgia and No. 9 Kentucky.
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