Overview
- Missouri routed Florida 45-17 at Faurot Field, a decisive home win that lifted the Tigers to No. 14 in the AP poll and No. 16 in the Coaches poll.
- Quarterback Austin Simmons was 23-of-30 for 340 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, and he was named Co-SEC Offensive Player of the Week.
- Linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez recorded 11 tackles with four PFF-charted stops and two QB pressures and was named Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
- Coach Eli Drinkwitz received Paul 'Bear' Bryant and The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week honors while coordinators Chip Lindsey and Corey Batoon were recognized by CBS Sports.
- The win was powered by Missouri’s strong run defense, which held Florida’s Jadan Baugh to 13 yards on 12 carries, and it sets the Tigers up to host Texas A&M next in SEC play.