Mizzou Basketball, Football Face Major 2025 Starting Lineup Battles

Missouri Tigers basketball faces a significant lineup transition for the 2025-2026 season, with key departures leaving Dennis Gates to rely heavily on returning leaders Anthony Robinson II and Mark Mitchell, who are expected to be the team's primary offensive contributors and top defenders. Robinson excels as a scorer and playmaker, particularly in pick-and-roll situations, while Mitchell is a powerful scorer around the rim with strong passing abilities, making them a promising duo for the upcoming season. The Tigers' starting lineup likely includes captains Mitchell and Robinson, with Sebastian Mack, Trent Pierce, and Arizona State transfer Shawn Phillips Jr. filling out other key roles. On the football side, Missouri's offense is adjusting to the loss of eight starters, including their previous quarterback, and is currently evaluating a quarterback competition between Penn State transfer Beau Pribula and returner Sam Horn, with head coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasizing a decision will only be made once a clear starter emerges. The wide receiver group appears settled with a core of four players, but competition remains for targets, while defensive backfield competition may influence playing time. These developments highlight Missouri's efforts to rebuild and compete effectively in both basketball and football for the 2025 season.