Chase Daniel’s Ring of Honor status resurfaced after he said on the podcast Bussin’ With The Boys that program officials told him he was not eligible for Missouri’s Ring of Honor.
That claim drew notice because Jeremy Maclin, a former teammate, was recently inducted into the Ring of Honor and the episode’s reporting appears in heavy.com
Key Takeaways
- Chase Daniel was Missouri’s starting quarterback from 2005 through 2008 and finished his Mizzou career with 101 touchdown passes.
- Daniel said on Bussin’ With The Boys that program officials told him Ring of Honor eligibility requires a first-team All-American nod or a Heisman Trophy win.
- Daniel was a Heisman finalist in 2007, finishing fourth, and he cited All-American voting that placed him on second-team rather than first-team.
- Jeremy Maclin was recently inducted into Missouri’s Ring of Honor, and Daniel said he hopes to be recognized alongside his former teammate one day.
Why the Chase Daniel Ring of Honor snub matters
The discussion centers on how Missouri defines peak collegiate impact and which milestones qualify a player for permanent recognition, and Daniel framed the eligibility requirement as needing first-team All-American status or a Heisman win.
Framing the rule as Daniel did places his 2007 finishes—fourth in Heisman voting and second-team All-American—at the core of his argument and keeps the conversation focused on formal criteria rather than longevity or popularity.
Chase Daniel on-field legacy and signature moments
Daniel left Missouri with 101 touchdown passes and national acclaim that helped shift the program’s trajectory under coach Gary Pinkel, including being the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2007.
His 2007 season included the November meeting with Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium, often called “Armageddon at Arrowhead,” where he threw three touchdowns in a 36-28 victory that vaulted Missouri to No. 1 in the country.
Missouri won three of four bowl games during Daniel’s tenure, and his consistent play helped stabilize a program that had previously struggled, factors fans cite when arguing for his permanent recognition.
Missouri Ring of Honor comparison
| Player | Notable facts | Ring of Honor status |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Daniel | Missouri quarterback (2005–2008); 101 touchdown passes; 2007 Heisman finalist (fourth); second-team All-American. | Not a member of the Ring of Honor per Daniel’s account. |
| Jeremy Maclin | Former Missouri pass catcher and teammate of Daniel who was recently honored by the program. | Inducted into Missouri’s Ring of Honor. |
SEC implications for Missouri’s roster and recruiting
The Ring of Honor dispute arrives as Eli Drinkwitz prepares for year seven leading the program and as Missouri opens the season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and it touches messaging more than roster construction ahead of the opener.
The Tigers are coming off an 8-5 season and a Gator Bowl loss, and questions about who the program elevates into permanent recognition can shape conversations with recruits, alumni, and donors as Drinkwitz seeks to rebuild sustained competitiveness in the SEC. The initial account and player comments were reported by Hunter Mulholland.
