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Missouri’s Beau Pribula Doubtful, With Sources Pointing to Possible Upgrade Before Oklahoma

Missouri is preparing Matt Zollers to start pending a late-week decision on Beau Pribula’s return.

Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after a run against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The SEC’s initial Wednesday availability report listed starting quarterback Beau Pribula as doubtful for Saturday at No. 8 Oklahoma, which signals he is more likely to sit than play but not ruled out.
  • ESPN reported, citing sources, that Pribula is medically cleared and expected to be upgraded to questionable on Thursday night, with a final call anticipated after Friday’s practice.
  • Coach Eli Drinkwitz said Pribula will reclaim the starting job only when fully cleared and indicated this week’s plan anticipates true freshman Matt Zollers opening at quarterback.
  • Pribula dislocated his ankle on Oct. 25 against Vanderbilt without fractures, has participated in limited practice and pregame warmups, and had completed nearly 70% of his passes with 1,685 yards and 220 rushing yards before the injury.
  • Oklahoma brings one of the nation’s top pass rush units, a factor Drinkwitz cited in prioritizing player readiness, and both teams will issue nightly updates with a final report 90 minutes before kickoff.