Missouri Football QB Battle Nears Final Decision Between Horn, Pribula

Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz faces a tough decision in naming the starting quarterback for the 2025 season, with Sam Horn and Penn State transfer Beau Pribula both competing closely for the role. Drinkwitz has praised both players' performances during fall camp but has not yet made a definitive choice, indicating a decision would be made within 24 hours but leaving open whether it will be a clear starter or a shared plan for the season opener. Horn, entering his fifth season, has limited game experience but is the only returning quarterback, while Pribula brings more overall experience and rushing ability but is new to Missouri's system. The quarterback decision is part of a larger transition for Missouri, which lost key players including quarterback Brady Cook, and is integrating several transfers and new talent amid the challenges of SEC competition. Drinkwitz emphasized the importance of urgency and adaptability as the team nears the start of the season, highlighted by a recent scrimmage where he deliberately withheld helmets from some veterans to foster resilience and opportunities for others. The team's season opener against Central Arkansas is approaching, intensifying the pressure to finalize the quarterback role and set the tone for the 2025 campaign.