Missouri will battle Auburn in the second half of their game without some offensive firepower. The Tigers announced at half that quarterback Brady Cook and running back Nate Noel are “not likely to return” for Missouri. As it turns out, Noel did return with a heavily taped foot.

Cook immediately led Missouri on its first touchdown drive of the game, connecting with wide receiver Mookie Cooper for a gain of 78 yards on third-and-10 near the third quarter. Marcus Carroll finished the possession with a 2-yard rushing score one play later,

Two of Missouri's offensive standouts were both forced out of action on Saturday afternoon in a home game against the Auburn Tigers