Overview

• Missouri's offense struggled initially but turned the game around with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Brady Cook to Luther Burden III late in the first half.
• Freshman kicker Blake Craig was instrumental, making four field goals, including a career-long 56-yarder that gave Missouri a halftime lead.
• Quarterback Brady Cook moved up to fourth in all-time passing yards for Missouri, surpassing Jeff Handy and James Franklin.
• The Tigers felt disrespected by ESPN's College GameDay snub, using it as motivation to prove their standing.
• Missouri's defense overcame early challenges, including an interception by Tre'Vez Johnson that set up a crucial touchdown.