Mizzou Football Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou beat Kentucky this weekend?

November 4, 2022 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou is on a winning streak as the Kentucky Wildcats roll into Columbia this weekend.

Blake Baker signs with Tigers through 2025

November 3, 2022 6:13 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It was announced Thursday that Mizzou has signed defensive coordinator Blake Baker through the 2025 season, which includes an increase in his annual salary. In his first season at Mizzou, the Tigers are allowing just 310.6 yards per game, which is a big improvement from the 2021 team which allowed 434.7 yards

Mizzou prepares for another “physical” game against Kentucky

November 2, 2022 9:24 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Year after year, the Mizzou and Kentucky football game seems to be a big momentum swinger for the Tiger football team. Heading into the 2022 match up, MU is coming into it on a two-game winning streak and fresh off of a win over then-No. 25 South Carolina. Despite the recent breakthroughs,

“You’re only as good as your next performance”: Mizzou football turns to Kentucky

November 1, 2022 1:36 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said he is cautioning his team on the fine line between confidence and arrogance, after the group knocked off then-No. 25 South Carolina on Saturday. Coach Drink said confidence is something that you earn through preparation and arrogance is feeling like you can skip steps. The Tigers

WATCH: Drinkwitz talks ahead of Kentucky game

November 1, 2022 11:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz will talk to reporters Tuesday as the Tigers prepare to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.

Mizzou knocks off No. 25 South Carolina in Mayor’s Cup

October 29, 2022 6:10 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, SC. (KMIZ) The Mayor’s cup stays in Columbia as the Mizzou Tigers pull off the upset Saturday afternoon 23-10 against No. 25 South Carolina. The Tigers came out of the gate hot with a 14-0 lead credit to some work on the ground from Brady Cook and Cody Schrader, and the Gamecocks never seemed

Mizzou offense looking to keep momentum for complete game

October 26, 2022 7:26 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After not scoring a point in the second half in the win against Vanderbilt, the Mizzou offense is working to fix what went wrong. “We just couldn’t get in a rhythm,” said quarterback Brady Cook. “We had a couple turnovers in the second half. We ran the ball well at times, but

Mizzou works on playing complementary football; can’t put defense in bad situations

October 25, 2022 1:51 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team salvaged a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, thanks to a big stop on fourth down from the Tiger defense. You can watch extended highlights from Tuesday’s practice in the video player below. https://youtu.be/wG68Ptb_ZfQ In the days following that win, head coach Eli Drinkwitz said his team

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes questions ahead of game at No. 25 South Carolina

October 25, 2022 11:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou Tigers football head coach Eli Drinkwitz will take questions from reporters at noon Tuesday.

RECAP: Mizzou defense salvages a win, despite offensive struggles

October 23, 2022 11:12 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team came close to letting a win slip through their fingers on homecoming at Faurot Field, but the defense made a big stop on fourth down to stop the Vanderbilt Commodores from charging down the field with about a minute left. The Tigers had more than 200 yards of

Sunday Sit-down with PowerMizzou’s Gabe DeArmond

October 23, 2022 11:26 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on PowerMizzou.com publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Luther Burden helps power Mizzou to homecoming win

October 22, 2022 6:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers got the win on homecoming Saturday 17-14 against Vanderbilt in front of over 60,000 fans at Faurot Field, the most since 2019. Watch extended highlights from the win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/pwaK2MZoSXI The freshman wide receiver Luther Burden has his biggest collegiate game to date with 76

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou win its Homecoming game?

October 21, 2022 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

It’s Homecoming weekend at the University of Missouri, and the Tigers will host Vanderbilt on the gridiron Saturday.

Brady Cook ready for six more opportunities to turn season around

October 19, 2022 8:52 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers are preparing for the Homecoming Game Saturday against Vanderbilt and with a 2-4 record, starting quarterback Brady Cook is ready to turn things around. “The way I see it, there’s six more opportunities,” Cook said. “I plan on changing this thing around. By the end of these six games,

Mizzou football refocused and reengaged coming out of bye week

October 18, 2022 1:34 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will host Vanderbilt on Saturday for homecoming, following a much-needed bye week. You can watch extended highlights from Tuesday’s practice in the video player below. https://youtu.be/gckmSf_1vUQ Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said the bye week came at a good time for the group from a healthy and mentality standpoint,

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes questions ahead of Homecoming game

October 18, 2022 11:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz will take questions from reporters at noon Tuesday.

Freshman remain the focus of Mizzou’s recharge week

October 12, 2022 2:34 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz said Wednesday that Mizzou is taking the week to recharge, refresh and get healthy, but he also said there’s a focus on the freshman. Drinkwitz said this week is about advancing the younger guys that need to continue to develop. With that being said, when asked where freshman QB Sam

Bye week came at ‘perfect’ time for Mizzou football

October 11, 2022 8:07 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is in the middle of its bye week, ahead of the homecoming game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 22. Midway through the season, MU is 2-4 overall with no wins the SEC. Wide receiver Dominic Lovett said the bye week came at the perfect time for the group. “I

Mizzou football picks up 12th commitment in class of 2023

October 11, 2022 7:45 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team’s class of 2023 recruiting class is now up to 12 players, after three-star athlete Phillip Roche committed to the Tigers on Tuesday. The Indiana-native picked MU over offers from Indiana, Boston College, Nebraska, Purdue, and more. Roche is ranked as the 13th-best player in the state of Indiana.

MU announces homecoming kickoff and parade start times

October 10, 2022 1:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri revealed the times for its homecoming festivities. The annual homecoming parade will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The game will be at 3 p.m. The Missouri Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) will host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2) in a Southeastern Conference bout at Faurot Field. The Tigers