"Missouri's Cotton Bowl Triumph Over Ohio State: A Prelude to Playoff Ambitions?"
The Missouri Tigers capped off their 2023 football season with a significant Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State, securing an 11-win season and overcoming the absence of key players on both sides. Despite arguments about Ohio State's missing players and level of care for the game, Missouri's performance was commendable and is expected to result in a top 8 final ranking, marking one of the best seasons in the program's history. Additionally, the success has led to new contracts for coaches Blake Baker, Kirby Moore, and Eli Drinkwitz, reflecting the team's unexpected and impressive achievements.