COLUMBIA, Mo. 鈥 Which one was your favorite?
Was it the 31-yard lightning bolt that broke whatever will Tennessee had left and set the stage for Cody Schrader to be lifted atop his teammate鈥檚 shoulders while they chanted his name into the night?
Was it after Tennessee鈥檚 costly fumble, when on his 33rd carry, Schrader turned what looked like a run stuffed at the line of scrimmage into a Big Orange pile carried for a gain of 8 yards?
Was it earlier in the fourth quarter, when Mizzou鈥檚 little engine that could 鈥 coach Eli Drinkwitz prefers 鈥楲ittle Superman鈥 鈥 who stands at a generously listed 5 feet 9 and 215 pounds, was absolutely leveled by 6-foot-2, 340-pound defensive lineman Elijah Simmons, then got up as fast as his tackler did, then shrugged?
鈥淐rud,鈥 Drinkwitz said, 鈥渢here was one tackle where he got smoked and got up talking trash. The dude has the biggest chip on his shoulder. I鈥檓 fortunate, fortunate, fortunate to coach him.鈥
You have 35 rushing attempts (for 205 yards and one touchdown) and five receptions (for 116 more yards, 86 of which came after the catch) to choose from when deciding which Schrader moment was most backbreaking to the Volunteers in No. 16 Mizzou鈥檚 36-7 dismantling of No. 14 Tennessee here Saturday.
Missouri running back Cody Schrader, center, spins his way into the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of a game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Schrader ran for 205 yards and had 116 yards in receptions in MU's聽36-7聽victory.
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The MVP can select all of them, considering he earned each one.
鈥淭his,鈥 Schrader said, 鈥渋s an unbelievable feeling. You guys know my story by now. Seeing where I came from, having a team and a brotherhood, you can feel that real love in the locker room. I鈥檓 extremely blessed to be a part of this team and I鈥檒l never forget it the rest of my life. That鈥檚 my No. 1 moment. In my entire life.鈥
Both came in the final moments of a tight first half, before the blowout, when trailing Tennessee looked like a fighter eager to hear the sounding of halftime鈥檚 bell. Schrader played the part of the better conditioned opponent closing in for two more damaging body blows. He wasn鈥檛 tired. Not physically. Not mentally.
Football logic says one of the best times to take a shot deep down the field is after a sudden, positive change goes your team鈥檚 way. Often this is a pass to a receiver trying to break vertically toward the end zone. But after Tennessee鈥檚 Jaylen Wright fumbled away the ball with 20 seconds left in the second quarter, Tigers offensive coordinator Kirby Moore turned to Mizzou鈥檚 best deep threat in this game and increasingly so this season. It鈥檚 the former walk-on running back who has churned his way from 狐狸视频鈥 Lutheran South High, to Division II Truman State, to Mizzou鈥檚 backfield star, to the SEC鈥檚 leading rusher and all of the accolades 鈥 dark horse Heisman hype? 鈥 that can come with such standing.
A simple handoff to Schrader became a 35-yard avalanche that ended with Tennessee players gassed and Schrader raising the roof to Marching Mizzou. No pass needed. And then, two plays later, Schrader gashed the Volunteers for 9 more yards right up the gut, looked up and checked the scoreboard to see the seconds were ticking away, then went down on his own 鈥 headfirst, always headfirst 鈥 to set up Harrison Mevis for his 46-yard field goal that sent the Tigers into intermission ahead by six points instead of just three.
That Mevis field goal, which came after Schrader鈥檚 lone touchdown eliminated Tennessee鈥檚 only lead, concluded a statement drive that spoke to Mizzou wanting to give Tennessee four quarters of hell. The Tigers finished the game having scored 33 unanswered points. Rocky Sock.
鈥淲hat a headsie play,鈥 Drinkwitz said of Schrader鈥檚 clock preservation. 鈥淗ere鈥檚 the deal. The way he runs is, you are going to have to sacrifice your body to tackle him. Because he鈥檚 sacrificing his. It鈥檚 like a big game of chicken 鈥 and he ain鈥檛 no chicken.鈥
Has an offensive player been flagged for targeting? What about unnecessary roughness? Tennessee fans had to be wondering, and at one point melted down on social media about a Schrader block that was so precise it left a Volunteer writhing in pain. They claimed he had been punched.
If there is an embodiment of how Mizzou is 8-2, undefeated immediately after losses and still squarely in the mix for a New Year鈥檚 Six bowl game 鈥 the Citrus Bowl had representatives in attendance Saturday and would be a strong consolation prize if not 鈥 you won鈥檛 find a better example than Schrader. Like he chips away at opponents early in games before jack-hammering big chunks of yardage against them later, he鈥檚 getting stronger as he goes.
And if there was an example of how the Tigers took this game personally after back-to-back losses to Tennessee in which former Tigers offensive coordinator turned Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel ran up the score as much as possible, it was Schrader cleaving again and again into a Tennessee defensive line he had grown sick and tired of hearing praised.
Here鈥檚 how dominant Schrader was in this win. Mizzou鈥檚 hard-earned opportunity to taunt Tennessee for a change was mostly left alone as Drinkwitz and players heaped praise on the team captain who recently was deservingly named to the watch list for the Burlsworth Trophy, which goes to the most outstanding player who started his career as a walk-on.
The success story of the SEC鈥檚 most unstoppable surprise running back 鈥 prove me wrong 鈥 will continue to grow after a nationwide CBS television audience got a taste. Schrader has become one of the most heartwarming transfer-portal wins ever produced. He鈥檚 cemented his Mizzou legacy and on Saturday joined the ranks of single-season 1,000 yard rushers (1,124).
He has a fresh place in SEC history after becoming the first conference player to rush for 200-plus yards and total 100-plus receiving yards in one game. By halftime, he had become the only Mizzou player to have more than 90 of each in one game. Only Mizzou鈥檚 silky, smooth Devin West (333 in 1998) has produced more yards from scrimmage than Schrader鈥檚 321, which came against what had been, statistically, the SEC鈥檚 best rushing defense. Tennessee had allowed an average of only 97.3 rushing yards per game. Schrader had 105 at halftime.
One week after becoming the first player in the past three seasons to rush for 100 yards against Georgia, Schrader chewed through Volunteers like they were Booche鈥檚 burgers. He stunned them with a game-opening 38-yard reception and set up Luther Burden鈥檚 fourth-quarter touchdown reception by baiting defenders into a play-action fake. He never was down on the ground for more than a moment, often rising to his cleats before his tacklers found their feet, bouncing up faster than one of those bottom-weighted punching bags you can hit and hit again, only to see it rise.
Teammates called him 鈥渋conic鈥 and 鈥渋ncredible鈥 as they marveled at his grit, strength and skill. His coach praised him for exemplifying the most important team value 鈥 compete 鈥 that he preaches to his program. His opponents could do nothing but keep trying to bring him down on a day in which the only thing that ever stopped him was the clock.
He鈥檚 still going, and so is his team.
Photos: Missouri pounds Tennessee 36-7, improves to 8-2 on season
Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader lets out celebratory yell as he is hoisted up by his teammates after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schrader had a monster day with over 300 yards of rushing and receiving and a touchdown in 36-7 victory over Tennessee. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Mizzou running back Cody Schrader evades a tackle by Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough in the first half on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III and Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson exchange words after the whistle blowing the play dead in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri defensive back Daylan Carnell runs back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Tennessee on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.聽
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Missouri running back Cody Schrader, center, spins his way into the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of a game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Schrader ran for 205 yards and had 116 yards in receptions in MU's聽36-7聽victory.
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader holds off Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Elijah Herring as he makes a run in the second half during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Daylan Carnell is congratulated by teammate Joseph Charleston after Carnell returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook throws a long pass in the third quarter of the Tigers' victory overt Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook scrambles as part of his 55-yard rushing performance in the Tigers' victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.聽
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Missouri Tigers place kicker Harrison Mevis boots a field goal to the second quarter and give Mizzou a 13-7 lead during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader tiptoes on the sideline as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Gabe Jeudy-Lally tries to push him out in the second half during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader makes a long run in the fourth quarter as Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyre West tries to haul him down during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Daylan Carnell runs back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader carries the ball for a big gain in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III is taken down by Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson makes a catch on a long throw in the third quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader lets out celebratory yell as he is hoisted up by his teammates after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schrader had a monster day with over 300 yards of rushing and receiving and a touchdown in 36-7 victory over Tennessee. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine can't stop Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. from making a catch for a touchdown in the first half during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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The Mizzou mascot Truman parachutes into the stadium during pre-game ceremonies before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Tennessee offensive linemen Ollie Lane, left, and Cooper Mays block Missouri defensive lineman Kristian Williams in the third quarter of a game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz talks into his headset during a game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook makes a run in the third quarter as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Wesley Walker tries to bring him down during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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A B2 stealth bomber completes a flyover the stadium before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jourdan Thomas in the first half during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III mugs with a cutout of his head given to him from the stands as he celebrates his team's victory in an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook makes a throw in the second quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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A B2 stealth bomber splits the uprights as it completes a flyover the stadium before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Gary Henderson, left, celebrates with his brother Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III, right, after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Gary Henderson, left, celebrates with his brother Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III, right, after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Joshua Manning runs out on to the field before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer runs out on to the field before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz leads his team onto the field before a game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III makes a throw in the third quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers linebacker Triston Newson, center, is congratulated by teammate Realus George Jr. after making a play in the third quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson keeps his eyes in the backfield during a play in the third quarter of an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson keeps his eyes in the backfield during a play in the third quarter against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Kristian Williams reaches for Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Daylan Carnell is congratulated by teammate Joseph Charleston after Carnell returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers place kicker Harrison Mevis boots a field goal to close out the second quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri's Cody Schrader is tackled by Tennessee's Tyre West after a long run in a game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook eludes a tackle on a scramble during a game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Cody Schrader stretches to the goal line for a touchdown as Tennessee鈥檚 Jaylen McCollough tries to bring him down in a game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri Tigers backup quarterback Sam Horn makes a throw during warmups before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader takes the handoff from Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook on a run in the first quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Jake Garcia takes some warmup throws before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Mizzou running back Cody Schrader is tackled by Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley on a run in the third quarter Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.聽
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Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader celebrates his second quarter touchdown during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers holder Luke Bauer celebrates with Missouri Tigers place kicker Harrison Mevis after Mizzou hit a field goal to end the second quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook grimaces in pain after taking a hit on a run in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Tyler Hibbler tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers backup quarterback Sam Horn watches the action during warmups before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers place kicker Harrison Mevis boots a field goal to close out the second quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri backup quarterback Sam Horn prepares to throw during warmups before a game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Horn, who also pitches for the Mizzou baseball team, will miss at least a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair an elbow injury.
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Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright stiff arms Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks on a run during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri defensive lineman Kristian Williams reaches for Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III during a game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. is covered by Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine on a deep route during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Jake Garcia takes some warmup throws before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz watches from the sideline while the Tigers play Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Realus George Jr. looks into the backfield for the runner during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri offensive lineman Javon Foster looks to make a block during an SEC game against Tennessee on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
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Tennessee offensive lineman Vysen Lang tries to block Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson during a game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III talks to fans in the stands after one of them gave him a large photo of himself after the Tigers beat Tennessee 36-7 on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel watches the action on the field during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook signals first down after he scrambled out of the pocket and ran to pick up a new set of downs during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Joshua Manning is congratulated by his teammates after making a play during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III drops back to pass during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers backup quarterback Sam Horn watches the action during warmups before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers quarterback Jake Garcia takes some warmup throws before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson makes a catch on a long throw in the third quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Kristian Williams takes on the Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Ollie Lane as he rushes the quarterback during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III and Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson get face to face and talk a little trash after the whistle during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. eludes Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Elijah Herring on a run after a catch during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer runs out on to the field before an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri running back Cody Schrader and quarterback Brady Cook use a whisk to simulate cooking, a play on Cook's name, after a postgame interview following a game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Mizzou's mascot Truman parachutes into the stadium before the start of an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Daylan Carnell runs back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Missouri Tigers defensive back Daylan Carnell runs back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Mizzou fans cheer as the Tennessee Volunteers try to call an audible during an SEC football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Mizzou defensive back Daylan Carnell celebrates his touchdown after an interception in the fourth quarter against Tennessee on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.聽
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III is taken down by Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks during an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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