COLUMBIA, Mo. — Auburn’s football team failed to maintain a 14-point lead in the second half, leading to a 21-17 defeat against No. 16 Missouri on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.
Auburn’s record now stands at 2-5 overall and 0-4 in SEC play, while Missouri improves to 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference.
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook made a crucial return in the third quarter after leaving the game early due to injury. He orchestrated two touchdown drives, the final one culminating in a four-yard run by Jamal Roberts that gave Missouri the lead with just 46 seconds remaining.
Auburn is still in search of its first SEC win and will need to regroup quickly before facing Kentucky next week.
The game progressed as follows:
– First Quarter: Missouri led 3-0.
– Second Quarter: Both teams were tied at 3-3 at halftime.
– Third Quarter: Auburn surged ahead, leading 17-6 by the end of the third quarter.
– Fourth Quarter: Missouri scored 15 unanswered points to secure the comeback and win the game.
Auburn struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, ultimately succumbing to Missouri’s resurgence. The scoreboard reflected Auburn’s efforts (0-3 offensive third downs in the second half), but they were unable to capitalize on critical opportunities.
Next week, Auburn’s quest for an elusive SEC victory will continue as they prepare to clash with the Kentucky Wildcats.