Missouri Misses Out on In-State Prospect to Big 10 Foe
Published on Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 12:15 pm
The University of Missouri football program suffered a significant setback on the recruiting trail today as highly touted in-state defensive tackle Marcus Thorne announced his commitment to the Wisconsin Badgers. Thorne, a consensus four-star prospect from St. Louis’ De Smet Jesuit High School, had long been considered a priority target for the Tigers, making his decision to head north to the Big Ten a particularly painful blow for head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and his staff. Thorne’s commitment marks another instance where Missouri has struggled to retain top talent within its borders, a recurring challenge as the battle for national recruits intensifies between the SEC and Big Ten powerhouses.
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Thorne’s recruitment had been one of the most closely watched in the statewith his rare combination of sizeathleticismand disruptive ability drawing offers from across the country. At 6-foot-4 and 295 poundshe projected as an immediate impact player capable of anchoring a defensive line. While Missouri made a strong pushemphasizing the opportunity
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