Mizzou football gets commitment from 3-star Sowunmi; kick time and network for Troy game announced

Three-star defensive lineman Dami Sowunmi committed to the Tigers on Wednesday, per Rivals/On3. With Sowunmi’s commitment, Missouri has 10 incoming members from the Class of 2027.

Sowunmi is the fourth defender to commit, joining safeties Jabarri Lofton and Keiran Govan and linebacker Caleb Green. He comes to Missouri from Brownsburg, Indiana, choosing the Tigers over programs such as Indiana, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Kansas, Kansas State and more.

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman had a breakout season for Brownsburg High School in 2025, recording 36 tackles compared to 13 the year before. Sowunmi notched five sacks and one fumble recovery as well.

As June approaches, recruiting is sure to heat up. Mizzou will look to keep building its 2027 class.

Details for Troy game announced

Mizzou’s game against Troy will kick off at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 19, and the contest will be broadcast live on SEC Network+. These details were announced Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference and ESPN.

The matchup between the Tigers and Trojans will occur during Week 3, which was designated as the official 100th Anniversary Game honoring Memorial Stadium.

The Week 3 game will mark the fifth meeting between the two programs. They last faced off in 2019, with the Tigers earning a 42-10 victory in Columbia. Overall, Missouri leads the series 3-1.

Mizzou’s game against Troy as well as its earlier contests at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and at Kansas, will also air on the Tiger Radio Network, with Mike Kelly, Howard Richards and Chris Gervino on the call.