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Brady Cook named starting QB for Mizzou

By Chanel Porter

August 9, 2022 11:07 PM

Published August 9, 2022 7:37 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Sophomore quarterback Brady Cook has been named the starting quarterback for the Mizzou Tigers.

As a redshirt freshman last season, Cook played in five games, earning the start in the Armed Forces Bowl against Army West Point.

He finished the bowl game 27-of-34 for 238 yards and one touchdown and rushed for a career-high 53 yards and a touchdown.

Last season, he also had perfect 5-of-5 for 29 yards against Southeast Missouri State and finished the season 47-of-59 for 350 yards and two scores while rushing for 92 yards and a score.

Cook beats out Tyler Macon, Sam Horn and Jack Abraham for the starting role.

Mizzou will kick off the season Sept. 1 at home against LA Tech at 7 p.m.

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Chanel Porter

Chanel joined ABC 17 News in January 2021 after graduating from Penn State University. She enjoys traveling and a daily iced coffee.

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