Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy earned a major accolade Thursday, as the sophomore was named Associated Press SEC Newcomer of the Year.
Hardy transferred from UL-Monroe to Mizzou and made an instant impact in 2025, rushing for 1,560 yards on 241 carries and 16 touchdowns. Hardy also caught 6 passes for 22 yards for the 8-4 Tigers, who are set to play No. 19 Virginia (10-3) in the Gator Bowl on Dec. 27 (7:30 pm ET, ABC).
Hardy, who is among the 3 national finalists for the prestigious Doak Walker Award given to the nation’s top running back, led the nation in rushing on a per-game basis (130.0 YPG) while leading all Doak Walker finalists and ranking second nationally in rushing
Hardy racked up 8 100-yard games and just the sixth 300-yard rushing performance in SEC history against Mississippi State on Nov. 15 – gashing the Bulldogs for 300 yards on 25 carries and 3 touchdowns. His 16 rushing scores ranked fourth nationally, and Hardy rushed for 281 more yards than any other back in the SEC.
As a unanimous choice, Hardy was one of 3 AP All-SEC first-team selections, joining offensive linemen Keagen Trost and Cayden Green. Mizzou linebacker Josiah Trotter and defensive tackle Chris McClellan were named to the second team.
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