Beau Pribula injury update: Missouri Tigers QB set to start against Oklahoma Sooners

Missouri Tigers starting quarterback Beau Pribula is expected to start on Saturday against the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, just four weeks after suffering a dislocated ankle that many feared would end his 2025 regular season.

Pribula was removed from Missouri’s SEC-mandated availability report Friday night, the clearest signal possible that he is good to go for the road showdown against the Sooners.

Yet Pribula progressed rapidly. Last week against Mississippi State, he was listed as doubtful on every report, but still participated in early pregame warmups on Faurot Field, running through non-contact drills with no visible brace, boot, or noticeable limp before ultimately being ruled out shortly before kickoff.

Thursday: upgraded to questionable

Friday night: completely removed from the report (meaning available)

Speaking on Tuesday, Drinkwitz emphasized caution given the aggressive nature of Oklahoma’s defense.

“I think we will probably huddle as a group and make a call,” Drinkwitz said.

“You know, the very first thing, and the most important thing, is the student-athlete’s health and well-being. And playing against an elite defense, you don't want to put somebody out there who can't compete at the highest level. And knowing how aggressive and attacking they (Oklahoma) are, it would be a detriment to our team, and to Beau, to put him out there if he's not able to play up to his level.”

Beau Pribula’s return will give Missouri their undisputed leader under center for a pivotal road game with major bowl implications.