The Tigers will be led by Eliah Drinkwitz in his sixth season as their head coach.

The Tigers will play their home games at Faurot Field located in Columbia, Missouri.

The Tigers are coming off a 10-3 season and a 27-24 win over Iowa in the 2024 Music City Bowl.

Smith left the program to become the defensive coordinator at Appalachian State.

On January 16, 2025, it was announced that Miami linebackers coach Derek Nicholson would replace Smith.