Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after concert shooting
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Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississippi, the school announced.
ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel reported on X that Hardy is “alert today and moving around” on Monday. There is optimism he will play football again, Thamel posted.
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Hardy led the SEC in rushing during his first season with the Tigers and finished second in FBS with 1,649 yards. He was a consensus All-American and a first-team All-SEC selection.
The Missouri athletic program released a statement regarding Hardy’s status on X.
“Mizzou Football student-athlete Ahmad Hardy was a victim of a shooting a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and sustained a gunshot wound,” the statement read. “Ahmad underwent surgery Sunday in Mississippi and is in stable condition. Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans. We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support.
“A timeline for his return to football is unknown at this time. Mizzou Athletics will provide more information on his status when it becomes available.”
Rising star for Tigers
An Oma, Mississippi, native, Hardy transferred to Missouri from Louisiana-Monroe. In 2024 for the Warhawks, he rushed for 1,351 yards and 13 touchdowns.
His performance got even better after moving to the SEC. In 2025 for the Tigers, Hardy scored 16 touchdowns to go along with the 1,649 rushing yards. Jacksonville State’s Cam Cook gained 10 more yards than Hardy to win the FBS rushing title.
Hardy’s biggest game came on Nov. 15 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He rushed for 300 yards on 25 carries and scored three times during a 49-27 victory.
Missouri finished 8-5, including 4-4 in the SEC. The Tigers fell to the Virginia Cavaliers, 13-7, in the Gator Bowl.
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