Beau Pribula is Missouri’s quarterback who sustained a serious ankle injury in late October 2025, initially feared to be season-ending, but later various reports indicated no fracture and a potential return timeline that could extend into or beyond the regular season. The injury occurred during a fourth- down play against Vanderbilt, where his left ankle was damaged and required stabilization on the sideline; he was carted off the field and placed in an air cast. While early updates suggested surgery would not be necessary and that the comeback timetable was uncertain, subsequent reporting indicated he would miss significant time, with a realistic expectation that he would be out for the remainder of the regular season, though some sources floated a possible late-season or postseason return depending on recovery. Key points from recent coverage:

• Injury type: left ankle injury with ligament involvement; initial assessments indicated no broken bones and no surgery required.
• Immediate impact: Pribula was carted off and did not return in the game against Vanderbilt; the team ruled him out for at least the following game(s) depending on recovery.
• Return outlook: early optimism faded into a broader expectation of missing substantial time; later updates varied, with some outlets noting a possible return later in the season, while others reported he would remain out for the rest of the regular season.
• Replacements: true freshman quarterback and other depth players in the Missouri quarterback room stepped in or were prepared to start while Pribula was sidelined.

If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates from reputable sources to confirm the current status and any official timetable announced by Missouri or the medical staff.