COLUMBIA, Mo. — Auburn football witnessed a heartbreaking turn of events as they squandered a 14-point lead in the second half, ultimately losing to No. 16 Missouri by a score of 21-17.
The Tigers of Auburn (2-5, 0-4 SEC) played on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, against the Tigers of Mizzou (6-1, 2-1 SEC).
Missouri’s quarterback, Brady Cook, who had left the game in the first quarter, returned late in the third quarter and was instrumental in the comeback. Cook spearheaded two touchdown drives, capped off by Jamal Roberts’ go-ahead touchdown with just 46 seconds left on the clock.
This defeat leaves Auburn still in search of its first SEC victory and puts added pressure on the team as they prepare for a matchup against Kentucky next week.
In a detailed recap of the game, Auburn initially held a lead after scoring 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. However, the momentum shifted as Cook re-entered the game. Missouri managed to score 15 points in the final quarter, including a critical late touchdown, sealing their victory.
The final scores by quarters were:
– Auburn: 0, 3, 14, 0 (Total: 17)
– Missouri: 3, 0, 3, 15 (Total: 21)
Key moments included Auburn’s turnover on downs in the final minutes and Cook’s impressive plays that set up Missouri’s late-game touchdown. Auburn struggled to maintain its lead after having shown promise earlier in the game, and now faces challenges ahead as they strive for improvement in their ongoing SEC campaign.