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Missouri football suffered a 38-17 loss to Texas A&M, ending their hopes for the College Football Playoff due to injuries and turnovers, with the Aggies dominating both offensively and defensively in Columbia.
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula was injured and carted off the field during a game against Vanderbilt, with a significant injury to his left leg, leading to true freshman Matt Zollers replacing him; Missouri faces ongoing quarterback injuries this season.
Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz read a poem about fallen soldier PFC Dale Raymond Jackson, highlighted the importance of retaining seniors from last year's squad, and praised assistant coach Kevin Peoples for his nomination for the Broyles Award. Drinkwitz emphasized the significance of honoring military personnel, credited the belief in the coaching staff for retaining seniors, and commended Peoples for his development of the defensive ends and recruiting efforts.
The kickoff time and TV designation have been finalized for the Tennessee Volunteers' game against the Missouri Tigers. The game will start at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will be televised by CBS. Both teams are tied for second place in the SEC East. Tennessee is currently on a four-game win streak against Missouri.
Georgia Bulldogs are known for waking up in the latter part of the season and dominating opponents, and they are set to face Missouri this week. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has been performing well, with a completion rate of 73% and over 2,400 passing yards this season. The Bulldogs have a strong receiving corps, led by Dominic Lovett and Ladd McConkey, who have been making significant contributions. Missouri will need key players to step up in order to have a chance against Georgia.
Missouri football prepares to face division rival Kentucky, aiming to break their losing streak against the Wildcats. Kentucky has made personnel moves to strengthen their offense, including the addition of quarterback Devin Leary and running back Ray Davis. Missouri will be without star cornerback Ennis Rakestraw due to a groin injury, but defensive end Darius Robinson is expected to play. Quarterback Brady Cook's knee is improving, and running back Cody Schrader and wide receiver Mekhi Miller are questionable. Coach Eli Drinkwitz has a connection to Leary from their time at North Carolina State and praises his talent and competitiveness.
Missouri football lands a significant recruiting win by securing a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri, the No. 1 defensive lineman in the class of 2024. Nwaneri chose the Tigers over Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, and Oklahoma, making him the second-highest ranked recruit to commit to Missouri. With Nwaneri's commitment, Missouri's recruiting class moves up in the rankings, and they have a chance to secure the top two in-state prospects for the first time in the modern recruiting era. The Tigers are also in contention for five-star wide receiver Ryan Wingo.